June, 2023 | American CEO Magazine

Driving Digital Value Beyond Borders! | Prabhu [PK] Karunakaran | Exterprise

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

Prabhu [PK] Karunakaran is a pragmatic leader who believes in servant-leadership and strives to lead by example. PK is extremely empathetic towards his coworkers, which allows him to look through the lens of others’ situations to define their strengths and understand their perspective. He is quick to recognize excellence and awards team members for their contribution towards client satisfaction and organizational growth. With teams in multiple time zones, PK works round the clock to collaborate with his colleagues and is available regardless of his busy schedule.

The Brave, Adventurous Leader | Laurel Werner | Kilimanjaro Technology Foundation “KiliTech”

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

Laurel Werner, Founder, President, and CEO of Kilimanjaro Technology Foundation (aka KiliTech), a non-profit 501(c)3 that provides water for schools and vocation training for women in Tanzania, is an inspiration to other women with her leadership, passion for children’s education, and adventurous spirit. KiliTech operates in Tanzania and Laurel’s innate boldness and bravery helps her run a non-government organization (NGO) in Africa.

The True Healer | Judy Crane | The Guest House Ocala

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

The deep emotional injuries we receive on our journey through life often go unwitnessed and unacknowledged. The deep-rooted issues caused by these painful memories lead to a sense of disconnection from our bodies, impairing us from processing our true feelings. Judy Crane set to find a path in which she could heal herself and those she came across. Her recovery and journey began when she was 42 years old; she took back her life from those traumatic memories and started healing herself.

The Green Chemistry Trailblazer | Dr. Chris Senanayake | TCG GreenChem, Inc.

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

Dr. Chris Senanayake demonstrates the ability to define and optimize scientific and pharmaceutical research, development, and commercialization strategies and tactics. He can “connect the dots” between the purely scientific and commercial perspectives and set up creative and effective strategies for new and proprietary products in ways that build value for the organization and create a competitive advantage to transform the company to become the Contract Innovator Organization in the CDMO space for “Accelerating Molecules to MedicinesTM.”

A Driver of Change | Candy C. Johnson | Urban League of Greater Chattanooga

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

Before taking on the helm of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga as its first female President and CEO, Candy Johnson served in a variety of leadership roles. Ranging from being the youngest-ever elected City Council member in her hometown at the age of 25 years old, to running a successful non-profit education foundation, serving as policy director at a Chamber of Commerce, to senior advisor to the Mayor of Chattanooga, and as an independent consultant for non-profits and business organizations.

Bridging the Gap between Medical Transportation & Patient Care | Aristotle Ang | America West Medical Transportation

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. transformed from a small 2 vehicle operation, running 7 trips per day, to a 99-vehicle fleet with over 340 personnel over 10 years. This company averages 15,000 trips per month now. The scope of America West has expanded from being a linear patient transportation company to an ambulance company, which holds one of the most significant medical transportation contracts in Northern California for a multi-billion-dollar healthcare organization.

Taking a stand for change | Akuyoe Graham | Spirit Awakening Foundation

By americanceo June 8, 2023American CEO June 2023No Comments

Today, Akuyoe Graham, Founder & CEO of Spirit Awakening, received a very kind note from a colleague in which she said she would try to bring some of what she’d “absorbed” from Akuyoe’s model of womanhood, activism, and leadership that puts “we before me.” “I was humbled and moved by her statement as I had not been expecting a review of my character. Qualities that I try to emulate include compassion, generosity, forgiveness, authenticity, joy, beauty, integrity, dignity, strength and LOVE,” says Akuyoe.

Leading with Love & Care | George J. Mavrookas | Agape Behavioral Healthcare

By americanceo June 7, 2023Cover Story American CEO June 2023No Comments

The morals and core values of George Mavrookas are displayed throughout his company, Agape Behavioral Healthcare. It’s extremely refreshing to see those qualities shine through the organization as a whole, and it truly starts from the top. George displays some of the qualities that have helped transform this company such as his leadership and ability to share time with his team, teach and pour into others. George is all about culture and connection, and this shows that the company has the opportunity to serve both the team and the community. His commitment and dedication to building the team and adding to the business.

Should you re-brand your career as a leader?

By americanceo June 3, 2023Leadership profileNo Comments

As an executive, you’ve worked your entire career to build a powerful leadership brand. You have achieved many successes, and have an impressive portfolio and reputation built on technical mastery, business acumen, industry knowledge and leadership skills. Congratulations! You’ve proven that you have the brilliance, drive, and resilience to be a successful leader in today’s global economy. But now you crave something different. A new passion has bubbled up and you need a different career challenge. You may be thinking, Is it worth the risk to leave my current job and switch career tracks?

Kindness is your competitive leadership advantage.

By americanceo June 3, 2023Leadership profileNo Comments

Think kindness is only soft and fluffy, or that you don’t need to practice kindness when you’re in charge? Think again. The talent market is the most competitive that it’s been in decades, and candidates have a choice of where to work. Now, more than ever, your leadership style, company values, and culture can make or break an organization. Kindness is key to an engaged team, retention, and a strong corporate culture.Now, before you start thinking that all you have to do is chit-chat with folks around the water cooler, and you can call it kindness.