Episode 2: Paul Rietz

 Paul Reitz joined Titan International, a leading global supplier of off-the-road wheel and tire products, in 2010 as CFO. Previous to Titan, Paul was Chief Accounting Officer at Carmike Cinemas, with previous roles at Yellowbook USA and Deloitte & Touche. Reitz earned an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Iowa.    Discussion Points  Titan’s offerings are unique in a niche industry. Connecting with the specific end user is imperative.  Titan takes a macro view of global and local business environments and the trends within their industries of agriculture, construction and earth moving.  A major restructuring in 2019 made Titan poised and prepared for the global issues that came with the pandemic.  Patience and bold decisions are key to choosing the best options for M&A synergies for Titan.  Diverse perspectives from other industries are important for a Board of Directors in an industrial company like Titan.  Talent acquisition and retention in the industrial sector requires identifying people who really enjoy the connection to the end users, and creating products in a manufacturing “playground” such as Titan.  Driving value in an industrial company requires patience and customer connectedness.    For More Information  Paul Reitz LinkedIn  Titan International Website  Book: The Titanium Economy