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Bill Canady

Bill Canady is an American business executive, author, and CEO known for his leadership in various companies. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products. Canady is also the founder of Profitable Growth Now, LLC (PGN, LLC) and developed the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS).[1]

Bill Canady
NationalityAmerican
Other namesWilliam (Bill) Canady
Alma materElmhurst University
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Occupation(s)Business Executive, Author
Websitewww.billcanady.com

Early life and education

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Bill Canady graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elmhurst University.[2][3] He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[2][3]

Career

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Canady has held senior leadership roles in both public and private equity-owned companies.[3] As CEO of OTC Industrial Technologies (formerly Ohio Transmission Corporation),[4][5][6] he leads an organization with over 30 operating companies.[7] The company generates $1 billion in annual sales and employs over 2,000 people. Under his leadership, the company achieved a 43% increase in revenues and a 78% increase in earnings.[8][9]

Canady also serves as the CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, a global firm headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota.[4] He manages operations that produce around $1.5 billion in annual sales across 50 countries.[9]

In 2017, Canady joined Swagelok as president and chief operating officer.[2][10][11]

Canady developed the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) to help middle-market companies achieve sustainable growth.[12][13] PGOS focuses on five management practices: 80/20 segmentation, lean continuous improvement, mergers and acquisitions, data-driven strategy, and talent management.[14][9] PGOS has generated over $3 billion in shareholder value.[9]

Publications

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In July 2024, Canady published The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days through Profitable Growth Now, LLC.[15][12][1][14][16] The book outlines his approach to business management, utilizing the 80/20 principle.[17][14][13]

Personal life

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Canady is a U.S. Navy veteran.[8][3][16]

Bibliography

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  • The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days, Koehler Books, 2024, ISBN 9798888242483.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bower, Baden. "Profitable Growth Now, LLC Announces Launch of 'The 80/20 CEO' by Bill Canady". Newsfile. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  2. ^ a b c "Swagelok Company Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer".
  3. ^ a b c d "Bill Canady | Koehler Books Publishing". Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  4. ^ a b "SHIFTING GEARS". DealerNews | The Voice of Power Sports Retailers. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  5. ^ "Following Acquisition Spree, Ohio Transmission Corp. Rebrands as OTC Industrial Technologies". Industrial Distribution. 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  6. ^ Development, PodBean. "Bill Canady, CEO, Ohio Transmission Corporation | ROI's Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree..." intothecorneroffice.podbean.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  7. ^ Brandt Handley (2023-07-09). Bill Canady, CEO, Ohio Transmission Corporation - Episode 270. Retrieved 2024-08-18 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ a b "The Invisible Factor Determining Your Leadership Effectiveness - CEO of OTC Industrial Technologies, Bill Canady | Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) Podcast". Everand. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  9. ^ a b c d ForbesPro (2024-08-03). "Transforming Companies: Insights from Bill Canady's Leadership". Forbes Israel. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  10. ^ "William A Canady "Bill" - President/COO, Swagelok Co". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  11. ^ "Bill Canady - Swagelok - President And Chief Operating Officer". www.easyleadz.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  12. ^ a b "Profitable Growth Now, LLC Announces Launch of 'The 80/20 CEO' by Bill Canady".
  13. ^ a b "Profitable Growth Now, LLC Announces Launch of 'The 80/20 CEO' by Bill Canady". Yahoo Finance. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  14. ^ a b c Media, Milkyway (2024-06-13). Summary of Bill Canady's The 80/20 CEO. Milkyway Media.
  15. ^ a b Canady, Bill (2024-02-27). The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days. Koehler Books. ISBN 979-8-88824-248-3.
  16. ^ a b BookThinkers (2024-04-04). Take Command of Your Business with Bill Canady. Retrieved 2024-08-18 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ THE 80/20 CEO | Kirkus Reviews.
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