Matt Kaulig
Executive Chairman & Founder, Kaulig Cos.
Effective leadership is never stagnant. It requires constant evolution as conditions change, new technology arises and challenges become more complex. Today's most effective leaders combine vision with adaptability, emotional intelligence and a commitment to strengthening the people and communities around them. The individuals recognized in the Cleveland 500 embody those qualities, leading with grace and compassion while helping shape the future of Northeast Ohio.
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Executive Chairman & Founder, Kaulig Cos.
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Managing Partner, Frantz Ward LLP
Ohio President, Gallagher
Chairman, President & CEO, Avient Corp.
President, Carnegie Management & Development Corp.
Principal, Cleveland Office, BDO USA
Region President, K. Hovnanian Homes, Ohio Division
CEO & President, The AKA Team
Chairman & CEO, Oswald Cos.
President & CEO, BR Knez Construction Inc.
Founder & Chairman, MobilityWorks
Co-CEO, Riverside Co.
CEO, Aeroscena LLC
President, GPD Group
Owner, President & CEO, Smart Business Network, Inc.
CEO, The Adcom Group
CEO, Founder & Creative Director, CLE Clothing Co. LLC
President & CEO, Sprenger Health Care Systems and Silver Maple Recovery
President & CEO, The Cleveland Foundation