The C-Suite with Suku Radia

The C-Suite with Suku Radia

One of Des Moines' most respected business leaders talks about leadership, personal success, and community involvement.

Episodes

Jeff Chelesvig, Pres. and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts

April 9, 2019
Suku Radia talks about Jeff Chelesvig's background and his role in the incredible success of Des Moines Performing Arts.
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Jim Brannen, CEO of FBL Financial Group

April 3, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Jim Brannen, CEO of the FBL Financial Group about his career, the value of hiring leaders, his community involvment, and offers career advice for Millienials.
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Jeff Fleming, Dir. of Des Moines Art Center

March 26, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Jeff Fleming, Director of the Des Moines Art Center, about his background and the key role he played in development of the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden.
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Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership

March 19, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partership, about his background and his leadership in the vibrant growth of downtown Des Moines.
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Gerry Neugent, Pres./CEO of Knapp Properties

March 12, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Gerry Neugent, Pres./CEO of Knapp Properties about his background and signficant contributions and leadership to a number of successful Des Moines civic projects.
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Mark Rupprecht, Pres. of R&R Realty Group

March 5, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Mark Ruprecht about his background and the philosophy that has guided the growth and success of R&R Realty Group.
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Gary Palmer, CEO/Pres. of Prairie Meadows

February 26, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Gary Palmer about his background and the transformation of Prairie Meadows from bankrupt horse track into a highly successful track and casino.
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Georgia Van Gundy, Exec. Director of Iowa Business Council

February 4, 2019
Suku Radia talks with Georgia Van Gundy, Exec. Director of the Iowa Business Council about her background, the findings of the 2019 Competive Dashboard, and the IBC's involvement in legislative advocacy.
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Doug Olson, Pres. of Meredith Magazines

November 1, 2018
Suku Radia talks with Doug Olson, Pres/GM of Meredith Magazines about the challenges resulting from their acquisition of Time Inc.
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Ed Brown, CEO of Iowa Clinic

November 1, 2018
Suku Radia talks with Ed Brown, the CEO/Pres. of Iowa Clinic about his background and path to success.
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S1 E7: Don Coffin, CEO of Bankers Trust

September 17, 2018
Suku Radia talks with Don Coffin, his successor as CEO of Bankers Trust, about his background and thoughts on our community and a career in banking.
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S1 E6: Brian Laurenzo

September 17, 2018
Suku Radia introduces us to patent attorney and community leader Brian Laurenzo of Brick Gentry PC in Des Moines.
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Van and Bonnie eat crickets live on the air! Emery refused!

September 7, 2018
Van and Bonnie eat crickets live on the air! Emery refused!
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S1 E5: Steve Zumbach, Partner at Belin McCormick

July 9, 2018
Suku Radia talks with Steve Zumbach about his early career decisions, his role in launching the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and his current role for 'Forever True, For Iowa State'.
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S1 E4: Dr. Angela Franklin - Pres., Des Moines University

July 9, 2018
Suku Radia talks with Dr. Angela Franklin, the Pres. of Des Moines University about her background and path to success, as well as the history of Des Moines University.
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E3 - Michael Gartner, Pres. of the Iowa Cubs

June 18, 2018
Suku Radia talks with the Pulitzer Prize winning President of the Iowa Cubs, Michael Gartner, about his fascinating career in journalism and community development in Iowa.
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E2: Beth Brady, CMO of Principal Financial

June 18, 2018
Suku Radia explores her successful transition to financial services, advice for recruiting Millenails, and the outstanding growth of the Principal Charity Classic.
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E1: Bob Ritz, CEO of Mercy Health

June 16, 2018
Suku talks with Bob Ritz, CEO of Mercy Health Network about his path to success, community involvement, and the future of health care.
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