One of things I’ve enjoyed most about this past year has been getting to host a podcast about leadership in the glass industry. This innovative series has leaders in our industry talking about just that–leadership and the challenges they face, as well as the lessons they have learned over the years. This month’s podcast features Oliver Stepe, president of YKK AP America Inc. who talks, among other things, about being a kid who grew up on Long Island running a company based in Japan with its main plant in rural Georgia. It’s a neat conversation.
The response to series has been great and, thanks to the sponsorship of Western Windows Inc., we are going to continue it going forward. For now, though, here’s Oliver: