HBJ On The Record

Danny David, Global Managing Partner of Baker Botts LLP, joins host Sean McCrory to discuss the firm's 186-year legacy, Houston's trajectory as a global business hub, and how AI is transforming legal strategy, client expectations, and deal-making. From M&A trends to the future of the legal profession, this conversation is a must-listen for Houston business leaders navigating a rapidly changing...

In this episode of HBJ On the Record, Houston Business Journal's Sean McCrory and finance reporter Chandler France sit down with Kevin Hourican, CEO of Sysco — the Houston-based food distribution giant behind the restaurants you eat at every day. Kevin breaks down the inside story of Sysco's landmark $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot (Jetro), the "Costco for restaurants" serving hundre...

Houston looks unstoppable. But according to James Ross, CEO of LJA Engineering, that growth doesn't happen on its own — it's engineered, project by project, decision by decision. In this episode of HBJ On the Record, James joins host Sean McRory and HBJ technology reporter Jishnu Nair to talk about the infrastructure challenges and opportunities shaping Greater Houston's future. From regional drai...

Dr. Porsa joins the Houston Business Journal to talk about getting approval for expanding Ben Taub Hospital, the current strains facing the Houston health care system and stories from his life.

Houston Business Journal Editor-In-Chief Sean McCrory and staff reporter Naomi Klinge interview Mark Lashier, CEO of Phillips 66.

Get exclusive access to the biggest conversations impacting the Houston business community with HBJ On the Record. Join Houston Business Journal Editor-In-Chief Sean McCrory, the HBJ newsroom and special guests as they cover the topics most critical to every business leader in and around the Bayou City. Episodes release biweekly. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get yo...