Bruno Biasiotta

President & CEO, Covia

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business

How I Approach My Day: Begin every day with a win. I exercise every morning — usually a nice, long run. It prepares me for my day, and it’s a time for reflection and gratitude.

What Success Looks Like to Me: Success is all about the journey. Italians have a saying, “Nella vita si sale e si scende,” meaning “life has its ups and downs, so use the difficulty, because it’s inevitable.”

Favorite Quote: “Remember when you point a finger, three of them point back at you!”

If I Could Trade Places With Anyone: My children. I’m genuinely excited about their future.

My Leadership Style: Authentic and transformational

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: I was born in a small farming village in Italy and immigrated to the U.S. with my family.

An Important Lesson I Learned: Never forget your North Star and the who — where you came from and what others do and did to help you along the way.

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Il Rione — best pizza in Cleveland

If I Could Star in a TV Show or Movie: Band of Brothers