The Titanium Economy Podcast

In this episode Sara O'Rourke, Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for the CHIPS Investment Office chats with Nidhi Arora. She provides an in-depth analysis of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Sara discusses the pivotal role of semiconductors in America's economic and national security and outlines the innovative strategies of the CHIPS program, which manages over $50 billion in federal invest...

Listen to an illuminating discussion with Tom Ferguson, the President and CEO of AZZ Inc. Tom chats with Connor Bradley and shares his insights on AZZ’s role in the infrastructure and construction sectors, driven by the data center market boom. The conversation also explores AZZ's strategic growth, including the 2022 acquisition of Precoat Metals, the impact of the IIJA and CHIPS Act, and innovati...

Host Connor Bradley, Associate at Ayna, speaks with finance expert Kelly Janzen about the modern CFO role. Ms. Janzen, who has held leadership roles at GE Healthcare and Blue Links Corporation, highlights the need for CFOs to possess skills beyond finance, including operations and change management. She shares her experience in leading a strategic pivot during the pandemic, emphasizing the role of...

Mark Behrman, CEO of LSB Industries, discusses the transformative realm of the chemical industry with Nidhi Arora, VP at Ayna. Their discussion focuses on the revolutionary impact of nitrogen chemicals in agriculture and industry, LSB's strategic initiatives for growth, and their pioneering role in the clean energy transition. Behrman shares insights on the potential of low-carbon ammonia producti...

Andy Mattes, a seasoned CEO with a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations such as Coherent Laser and Diebold speaks to Ninad Singh, Director at Ayna. AI. The conversation delves into the strategies and insights that Andy has garnered over the years, touching upon the challenges of mergers and acquisitions, financial stabilization, and the importance of setting ambitious yet achievab...

As CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie, Mike Olosky leads the company with a clear vision of industry leadership through innovation and customer service. With over 20 years at Henkel, including roles as COO and Regional President, Mike's leadership, strategic investments, and embrace of technology have spurred Simpson Strong-Tie's growth amid economic challenges. With 14 years of global experience, Mike cha...

In this engaging episode of our Titanium Economy series, we welcome David Hunt, managing director and co-head of the industrials practice at Greenhill, who shares his rich expertise in advising industrial companies, particularly in the capital goods sector. Listen in as we navigate the complex landscape of the industrial sector and its subsectors, with an emphasis on capital goods and the adoption...

What if managing employees wasn’t a responsibility, but a privilege? What if, before efficiencies and synergies, empathy was a driving force in leadership? In this episode, Connor Bradley speaks with Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry - Wehmiller, a leader who transformed his company with a potent mix of strategy and culture, shaping a vision that breathes life and meaning into Barry-Wehmiller...

Steve shares his perspectives on Amsted's heritage, ownership culture, growth strategy, and innovation. He emphasizes employee empowerment, investing for growth, and optimizing talent and capital management for value creation.     Discussion Points     Amsted's 100% employee-owned model provides competitive advantages in strategic focus, talent acquisition, retention, and resilience through econom...

In this episode, host Guarav Batra, President and CEO of Ayna. AI, welcomes Christine King, the world’s first female CEO of semiconductor company Skyworks Solutions Inc.. Currently serving as Skyworks’ Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee, Christine shares her thoughts about the current state of the semiconductor industry, navigating her career in a field dominated...

In this episode, host Nick Santhanam, CEO of Fernweh welcomes Darron Ash, CEO of Sammons Enterprises, Inc..  Sammons’ portfolio of companies includes businesses operating in financial services, industrial equipment, real estate investment, and infrastructure. Darron offers his views on Sammons’ long-term successes in the misunderstood industrial sector, their focus on people as their most importan...

  Paul Reitz joined Titan International, a leading global supplier of off-the-road wheel and tire products, in 2010 as CFO. Previous to Titan, Paul was Chief Accounting Officer at Carmike Cinemas, with previous roles at Yellowbook USA and Deloitte & Touche. Reitz earned an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Iowa.     Discussion Points   Titan’s offerings are un...

Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak, shares his viewpoints on the increasingly transformative role of technology in the industrial space. As head of Ranpak, a global leader in environmentally sustainable, protective packaging solutions, Mr. Asali is convinced that automation, digitization, robotics, and other enabling technologies will propel his and other large-scale industrial companies to pr...