CEOs You Should Know Philadelphia

Shaina Rainford is the Founder and CEO of Bask & Lather Co., a nine-figure, bootstrapped, Black-owned haircare brand rooted in science, heritage, and purpose—and recognized as the fastest-growing textured haircare brand in the industry. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Shaina launched the company in 2020 after both she and her younger sister experienced significant hair loss. Inspired by...

Tony O’Donovan is President & Chief Executive Officer of Arkema Inc. He oversees Arkema activities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and is regional head of Arkema Group in North America. O’Donovan is focused on driving strategic growth to achieve the Group’s ambition to become a pure specialty materials player.   O’Donovan began his career at Arkema in 2013 as Global Supply Chain Director, Fluo...

David Gutstadt is a Philadelphia-based hospitality and real estate executive with over two decades of experience spanning hotels, leisure, fitness, and real estate. He is the founder and CEO of Ballers, a hospitality-forward social sports brand launched in 2023. Ballers blends elevated sport experiences with design, dining, and community—bringing a new, modern vision to urban recreation. Prior to...

Brian K. Clark is the current Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1970 that provides Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, and Child Development Services to over 90,000 patients, generating 320,000 visits and has a $90,000,000 budget with 16 locations throughout the city of Philade...

Jennifer Lawson is President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, a national nonprofit that works to inspire and educate people to improve and beautify their community environment. Previously, Jenny served as Chief Civic Innovation Officer at Points of Light where she led programs to help companies achieve their social change goals through the actions of their employees. She was also the executive s...

Foundation Academies CEO Sheria McRae is a native of Trenton, NJ. She returned home to join the organization in 2010 as a 6th and 7th Grade English Teacher. After serving as a teacher and then Dean of Instruction for three years, she became the Middle School Principal in 2013 as a part of the organization’s expansion project.  In 2017, McRae went on to become Foundation’s Chief Academic Officer, w...

Justin L. Jude became President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Online in July 2024 after serving as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2024. Mr. Jude has been with us since February 2004 in various roles, including from March 2008 to February 2011 as Vice President - Supply Chain, from February 2011 through May 2014 as Vice President - Information Systems (N...

Dan Schaffer is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown.  A lifelong resident of Bucks County, Dan has spent the last 30 years helping the residents and businesses in the community with their banking and lending needs.   A graduate of Penn State University and Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Dan has been the President and CEO of the...

Anuj is a proven leader in Philadelphia’s government, non-profit and private sector communities with a professional track record of achieving impactful results.  Anuj now serves as President and CEO of The Welcoming Center, an organization he helped start with his graduate school research in 2003.  Anuj is responsible for leading execution of the organization’s strategic plan focused on building p...

Braeden Anderson is the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Absecon Capital, Inc., a pioneering hospitality management and ownership group, with innovative subsidiaries Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee.   Under Braeden's visionary leadership, Absecon Capital is transforming the U.S. coffee and casual dining industries. Our brands are not merely acquired; they are meticulously crafted from the ground...

Imagine taking the helm of a nonprofit destination marketing organization in the midst of a global pandemic. That's exactly what Gregg Caren did when he became President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau in June 2020. With a sharp focus on strategic partnerships and a deep commitment to Philadelphia's growth, Gregg has been instrumental in positioning the city as a top des...

Kristin Lytle is CEO of The Leader’s Edge and has significant experience in talent assessment, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design. Over the span of her career, she has worked with top organizations such as Vanguard, Kohler Company, Whirlpool, and Target. Kristin has held leadership roles in business operations and human resources in both domestic and global capa...

CEOs You Should Know - Philadelphia: powered by Comcast Business Alissa Memoli: President & Chief Development Officer of the Children’s Specialized Hospital FoundationAlissa Memoli is President and Chief Development Officer at Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation (CSHF) where she leads a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in New Je...

As President & Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Bill serves its mission to fight poverty and expand opportunity by harnessing the collective power of the corporate, private philanthropy, nonprofit, and public sector. Under his leadership, United Way raises and invests over $20 million annually to advance educational attainment, creating car...

CEOs You Should Know Philadelphia powered by Comcast Business As Chief Executive Officer & President of GMH Communities, Gary Holloway Jr. draws on over 25 years of acquisition, property management, asset management, and development experience to lead the second generation of the family business. Gary focuses on optimizing GMH’s current portfolio of real estate assets, valued at $3.6 billion,...

Sasha Suda is the George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She was appointed in June 2022 and began her tenure in September. Bringing new generation leadership to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sasha believes that the visual arts have the power to connect the past to the present, helping to forge a more inspiring, creative, and equitable future. Born in Toronto to Cze...

Richard Stagliano, Chief Executive Officer, is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed marriage and family counselor with more than 45 years of experience in the human service field. Stagliano spearheaded numerous innovative programs in the areas of Behavioral Health, Child and Family Services, and Victim Services. Under his leadership, Center For Family Services has remained true to its...

Corinne O’ Connell - Chief Executive Officer / Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia As CEO, Corinne drives the strategic vision of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia – our work toward a city where everyone has a decent place to live. Corinne brings two decades of experience in nonprofits that specialize in housing and homelessness to her role at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Corinne worked at the...

In December 2021, Matías Tarnopolsky was appointed president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center, Inc., a visionary partnership that brings the greatest performances and most impactful education and community programs to audiences in Philadelphia and beyond. The groundbreaking new organization reimagines the power of the arts to bring joy, create community, and effect chang...

Jennifer Rodríguez, MCP President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) For over 20 years, Jennifer has worked to support economic development, wealth creation and empowerment of underrepresented groups at the city, regional and national levels. In her role as the President & CEO of GPHCC, and as the Region 5 Representative at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,...

Kenny Holdsman serves as PYB’s President and CEO as well as a co-founder of PYB. In his role, Kenny oversees all aspects of the organization including strategic planning; fund development; board development and engagement; community partnerships; program design, implementation, and evaluation; budget and finance; and operations. He has been involved with empowering young minds for many years throu...

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Avkin was started by a Amy Cowperthwait, a nurse simulationist at the University of Delaware who saw the need for a better way to educate her students. She went to the engineering department with an idea to develop a wearable tracheostomy prototype. After other companies would not license the technology, Avkin submitted a poster at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) winni...

Roy Leitstein has served as Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Treatment Services since itsinception. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Human Services. Roybegan his career in social services while serving in the United States Army and volunteering for theExceptional Family Member Program. Roy was named Executive Director at The Children’s Home where after nine years,...

Sharmain Matlock-Turner is the CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition. She began her tenure in March 1999 with the special distinction of being the first woman to lead the Coalition. The Urban Affairs Coalition, formerly GPUAC, unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiative to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues...