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If it is Friday, it is the CEO Series! This week, our guest is Deborah Dragone, a Resourceful and accomplished project manager and leader with expertise in facilities and procurement oversight. In this episode, Deborah will share her journey to global procurement leader. For previous episodes of The CEO Series with Ron Thomas, please visit    / strategyfocusedgroup   . #SFGTheCEOSeries , #TheCEOSe...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin, Vice President of People Research at Workhuman. Known for her groundbreaking work in employee experience, Dr. Meisha helps organizations create more human-centered workplaces that drive real business results. In this episode, she’ll be sharing her inspiring journey into the fiel...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we sit down with Severin, a distinguished corporate communication and marketing strategist with a unique blend of expertise in law, management consulting, and journalism. Known for his ability to untangle complex communication challenges, Severin brings a rich perspective shaped by years in diplomacy, democracy building, and now, the evolvin...

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we're joined by Colleen Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of a booming self-serve dog wash business that grew from just two machines in a San Diego parking lot into a four-location operation that’s served over 80,000 dogs. In this episode, Colleen will share how she made the leap from corporate executive to entrepr...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, our guest is Ammar Shams, a retired corporate executive. Ammar Shams has over 35 years of corporate experience, primarily in C-Suite roles, while also pursuing an academic career as a teacher at various undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. His specific area of interest is in the intersectionality of Gender rights and Islamic...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’ll be joined by Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, Ph. D., APR, the Chief Executive Officer of the Page Society, the leading global community of senior communications leaders. A seasoned scholar, nonprofit executive, and passionate DEI advocate, Dr. Rochelle brings years of experience in mentoring future leaders, driving innovation, an...

This week, our guest is Rohit Bassi, a global expert in mastering high-stakes conversations. With more than 30 years of experience across 21 countries, Rohit has empowered leaders, sales teams, and organizations to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and purpose. His impactful keynotes and coaching sessions help professionals lead, persuade, and collaborate more effectively, delivering re...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re joined by Qazi Waqas Ahmed—a strategic innovator, learning experience architect, and MBA graduate of London South Bank University. As CEO of a forward-thinking L&D firm based in Dubai, Qazi brings over 22 years of cross-industry expertise and is reshaping corporate training through cutting-edge experience design and...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we’ll be joined by Dr. Jaiden Cole-Miskel, a medical doctor, professor, and lifestyle medicine practitioner committed to making health simple and accessible. After seeing how preventable conditions continue to affect so many due to misinformation, Dr. Jaiden and his business partner, Alecia Porter-Bent, co-founded Eagles & Pigeons, a pla...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we’re bringing back one of our impactful episodes featuring Ralph Simon, CEO of Mobilium Global. With over 30 years of experience, Ralph has made his mark in media, entertainment, mobile technology, digital education, and even pioneered the world’s first “3D Mobile Metaverse.”This special rebroadcast is packed with timeless insights from his...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re excited to welcome Ifeanyi Abraham, a globally respected communications and innovation strategist, platform architect, and advisor to some of the most powerful voices across Africa and the diaspora. Recognized in 2021 as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), Ifeanyi has built ecosystems that amp...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Julius Oni, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and visionary business leader who seamlessly blends clinical excellence with entrepreneurial drive. Passionate about global health, surgical access, and empowering underserved communities, Dr. Julius finds balance through music, travel, and time with family. I...

If it's Friday, then it's The CEO Series! This week, we will feature the leading expert in all things celebration, Darcy Miller. Darcy inspires everyone, everywhere, to make every day special. She empowers people’s creativity through her books, merchandise, website, social media, appearances, activations, and brand partnerships. Don't miss it. For previous episodes of The CEO Series, p...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, we’ll be joined by Ken Brotherston, Founder and Chair of TALiNT Partners. With over 30 years of experience, Ken has vast experience successfully running and building global businesses across the TA and recruitment ecosystem. Ken chairs the TALiNT Partners business and also focuses on creating exceptional insights and experiences for the employer co...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, our guest is George Gruevski, Vice President of Strategic Operations at LEORON Institute. With 13 years of dedicated service, George has played a key role in advancing organizational growth and operational excellence. Holding a master’s degree in Law and several professional certifications from LEORON in Quality (Green Belt), Leadership, Gov...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we are joined by Dr. Alaa Garad, a distinguished academic and leadership expert currently serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Strategic Learning and Business Excellence at Al Maktoum College in Scotland. With over 30 years of experience across banking, consulting, and higher education, Dr. Garad has led major organizational trans...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we welcome Dr. Laura Sicola, a renowned leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. She is also the host of the Global Top 1% podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite, and the podcast ALPHAWHISPERERS: Genesis. Join us as Dr. Laura sh...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we welcome Kelly Hall, a dynamic leader who has seamlessly combined a decade of high-level marketing experience in New York City with her passion for real estate. Her expertise has shaped a powerhouse approach to buying, selling, and investing in luxury properties. Join us as Kelly shares her inspiring journey from Marketing...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we’re excited to welcome Angela Cheng-Cimini, an experienced Advisory Board Member and Chief Human Resources Officer. With 30 years of expertise in both generalist and specialist HR roles, Angela most recently served as CHRO for Harvard Business Publishing. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey to C-suite leadership and the lessons she...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we welcome Jonathan Chernes, Faculty Team Lead and Training & Development Facilitator at Southern New Hampshire University. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and management, Jonathan previously served as Senior Vice President of Retail for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, helping shape one of America’s most recognizable brand...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we are thrilled to welcome Ramia Farrage, a Senior Presenter and Producer at Forbes Middle East and a distinguished moderator for high-profile public and private sector events. Ramia has interviewed world leaders such as the Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, the Former President of Iran, Mohammed Khatami...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we are excited to welcome Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University. Before joining ADU in early 2023, he served as President of Applied Science University in Bahrain for over eight years, leading academic excellence across borders. Join us this Friday as Prof. Ghassan shares his inspiring journey in academic leadership across...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Edward Berenhaus, an experienced content creator and video production expert with a rich history of working in television, online media, and live events. Over the past four decades, he has developed and executed groundbreaking promotional campaigns for top networks like NBC, CBS, USA Network, and MTV Networks. In this episode, Ed will...

If it's Friday, it's time for The CEO Series! This Friday, we are excited to welcome Adrienne A. Wallace, a visionary leader in marketing and communications. With a strong strategic acumen in AI Marketing & Strategy, Technology, Financial Services, Advertising, CPG, and digital media, Adrienne is dedicated to empowering communities and driving business growth on a global scale. In this...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Timothy W. Collins, a semi-retired Human Resources executive with over 30 years of service with two premier companies, Procter & Gamble and IBM. He has traveled to 45 countries and lived in the UK for three years as an expatriate. Tim has been certified as a Global Professional in Human Resources(GPHR), and a Senior Certified Profe...