Transforming Premier International from Lifestyle Business to Growth-Driven Data Services Leader Hindsight

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About the GuestCraig Wood is an accomplished business executive, board member, author, and people-centric leader with over 30 years of experience founding, managing, growing, and leading companies at all stages. He serves as the CEO of Premier International, an award-winning IT consulting firm that helps reduce the risk associated with complex data challenges through innovative technology and consulting services.
Inside the EpisodeIn this episode of "Hindsight," host Kanhai Kapadia interviews Craig Wood, CEO of Premier International, about the company's evolution from a lifestyle business to a growth-focused organization. They discuss Craig's leadership journey, the history of Premier International, using EOS as a catalyst for growth, and finding harmony between private equity ownership and an employee-first culture.
Topics by Timestamp00:30 The People and Experiences Behind Craig’s Leadership Style
04:53 The Genesis of Premier International
09:10 Gaining the Traction to Grow
15:06 Adding Vision and Capital
20:38 Cultural and Service Transformation
29:23 Discussing Data’s Potential and Premier’s Market Position
42:32 Culture's Tangible Impact on Business, and comparisons with Salesforce and Workday
Resources MentionedCraig Wood on LinkedinWorkdaysalesforce.comEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Premier InternationalKGK & Company's Free One-Day Assessment