Octavio Marquez

President & CEO, Diebold Nixdorf Inc.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business and finance, Universidad Iberoamericana

How I Approach My Day: With a clear sense of priorities, optimism and a focus on removing obstacles so our teams can succeed

Favorite Quote: “Success is never owned. It’s rented and the rent is due every day.”

My Leadership Style: Transparent, accountable and collaborative. I set high expectations, empower talented people and believe leaders should spend more time listening than talking.

What Would Surprise Someone to Learn About Me: Running has become one of my favorite ways to think. Some of my best ideas come during long runs.

An Important Lesson I Learned: The best strategy only matters if people believe in it and can execute it consistently.

Outside of Work You’ll Find Me: Traveling with my wife and spending time with my three adult sons

If I Could Star in a TV Show or Movie: Moneyball. I admire the willingness to challenge conventional thinking and use data, innovation and teamwork to build a competitive advantage.