Listen in to this week’s episode as Rich Gund, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of The Gund Company, shares the back story behind his organization’s global growth. Rich shares his insights on the importance of hiring the right people and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. He delves into his strategies for operational excellence, strategic planning, and swift response to market needs. Rich’s dedication to building successful organizations through strong, people-focused leadership is both inspiring and instructive.
Bio: Rich Gund is the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer at The Gund Company. After starting his career in consulting with Coopers & Lybrand, Rich joined The Gund Company in 1992. Over the past 30 years, Rich has held a variety of manufacturing and administrative roles with the company and currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Operating Officer.
Most importantly, Rich is blessed to be married to Kathleen, his partner in all things. They have three adult children, Ellie, Marilyn and Krai. The opportunity to work with the wonderful people at The Gund Company continues to be one of the great joys in his life.
Rich’s Something Extra: “It’s care. The best leaders care, and they care about their people in a way that goes above and beyond what’s reasonable, sometimes. They are able to demonstrate empathy. They listen. They’re compassionate.”
Guest Links:
– Lisa Nichols, Host
– Jenny Heal, Executive Producer
– Joe Szynkowski and Landon Burke, Marketing Support
– Portside Media, Podcast Engineer
