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The road to the middle market CEO corner office is paved with mile markers that guide in surprising, unpredictable, and some might even say “mysterious” ways! But how do you get such a widely coveted position? This is the question often heard during decades of ROI’s executive search interviews, conducted with top-level executives. ROI’s Into the Corner Office podcast is a new inspiration and answer platform which premieres visionary tales of adventure with great endings and highlights, from powerhouse CEOs driving the formidable success of the U.S. economy’s middle market sector. The CEOs behind this impressive growth reveal insights which equipped them to lead their organizations. Showcasing dynamic leadership stories, Into the Corner Office dives into the heart of what informed and formed these CEOs. Guests share their backgrounds, talk about their early years, and explore what shaped them before they were known for their successes in growing, developing, and leading extraordinary mi...
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Steve Hedrick is Chairman, President & CEO of AVN Corp. (AVN) in South Charleston, W.Va. AVN delivers market-driven innovation, research, technical engineering, and technology commercialization for the chemical, energy, environmental, and advanced software sectors.
Mr. Hedrick has more than three decades of broad-based leadership experience, with more than 20 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, leading businesses, chemical manufacturing and health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ). Prior to AVN, he held numerous roles of increasing responsibility at Lyondell, Bayer Polymers, Bayer MaterialScience and Bayer CropScience and has led multiple regional and global teams to improve business results, reliability and safety systems. His entry into the chemical industry followed service as an officer in the United States Army.
In addition, Mr. Hedrick currently serves on several boards of directors, including Discover Real West Virginia Foundation, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Manufacturers Association, and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia.
He is Chairman of the Charleston Area Alliance Board and Vice President (Vice Chair) of the Advantage Valley Board.In addition, Mr. Hedrick sits on the Business Roundtable of West Virginia.A native of West Virginia, he holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
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