Leadership Journeys Across Education, Global Enterprise, and Family Business

Our show this week featuring accomplished leaders from education, global professional services, and family-owned manufacturing companies. Dr. Susan Looney, President of Reading Area Community College, shared her remarkable journey from high school dropout to college president, emphasizing student support, resilience, and belief as cornerstones of her leadership. Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO, reflected on his path from Cape Town, South Africa, to leading a global organization of 124,000 employees, highlighting integrity, trust-based leadership, philanthropy, and BDO’s role as one of the largest ESOP companies in the U.S. Charles Cohen, Managing Director of Benco Dental Company, discussed leading a 100-year-old family business, navigating generational expectations, and building a people-first culture in healthcare solutions. David Taylor, CEO of Tavo Packaging, explored his upbringing in a manufacturing family, leadership alongside his brother and company president, and his commitment to community involvement.