The Executives' Exchange Episode 015 - James P. Zallie, President & CEO, Ingredion
On this episode of The Executives' Exchange, James P. Zallie, Ingredion's President & CEO, recounts his childhood experience of working in his family’s grocery store and reflects on how a library book inspired his successful career in food manufacturing. Jim shares the challenges and opportunities of building a career in one company over 27 years and what it means to embrace the highest leadership role.
Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago
00:20—Early upbringing in a working-class immigrant family 3:14—The book that inspired a career in food technology 6:11—27 years at one company—the challenges, opportunities, and great mentors. 8:26—Raising your hand to responsibility & remaining open to opportunities 13:58— Jim provides insight into the success of the 2010 National Starch and Corn Products merger. 16:00—Lessons on leadership & the three responsibilities of CEOs 22:00—Jim discusses Ingredion’s increased communication & the establishment of the pandemic response office. 26:30—Launching & leaning into the company’s purpose 29:19—Jim reflects on the best part of being CEO & the leap to leading a larger company. 34:49— Successful leadership & avoiding complacency 36:55—Rapid fire questions
Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, the Executives' Club of Chicago
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