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CEO
Viollis Group Interna onal

Paul Viollis
Leading a Global Consultancy Centered on Validating
Integrity and Eradicating Challenging Situations

Ability to Inspire and
Motivate Others
Leadership that creates a significant impact is distinguished
by the leader's ability to inspire and motivate team members
towards a shared goal or vision. This requires effective
communication skills to convey their vision in a clear and
concise manner, while also instilling a sense of purpose and
direction within the team or organization.
Impactful leaders possess a variety of traits, including a
strong sense of vision, empathy for team members, strategic
thinking, and the ability to collaborate and adjust their plans
in response to challenges or changes in the environment.
Above all, impactful leadership involves the ability to
inspire and motivate others to work towards achieving a
common goal, driving success and growth for the team or
organization.
World's Leaders latest edition “World’s Visionary Leaders
Making an Impact in 2023” features leaders who shared
insights and strategies that are enabling them to making an
impact despite the challenging business environment.
The cover has Paul Viollis has an impressive professional
background, having held various leadership positions prior
to becoming Chief Executive of Viollis Group International.
He served as CEO of Risk Control Strategies, President &
CEO of Corporate Risk Consulting, Senior Managing
Director for Citigate Global Intelligence & Security, and
Vice President at Kroll, where he was part of their post-
September 11th Threat Assessment Team.
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VISIONARY
LEADERS
Making an Impact in 2023
CEO
Viollis Group Interna onal
Paul Viollis
Leading a Global Consultancy Centered on Validating
Integrity and Eradicating Challenging Situations
Throughout his career in law enforcement and security,
Paul gained a wide range of skills and experiences. He
worked as a supervisor for the Criminal Court Unit of the
New York County District Attorney's Office, a Security
Specialist/Supervisor for the United States Space
Command, and CO of a Florida State Police Academy. He
is also a renowned public speaker and an expert in various
areas, including private client security, workplace violence,
behavioral analysis, workplace security, and counter-
terrorism threat assessment.
In this special edition, let us share similar, inspirational
tales and interviews with many such dedicated leaders in
order to raise awareness about their contributions to making
the world a better place.
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Paul
Viollis
Leading a Global Consultancy
Centered on Validating Integrity
and Eradicating Challenging
Situations

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Paul Viollis has an impressive
professional background, having
held various leadership positions
prior to becoming Chief Executive of
Viollis Group International. He served
as CEO of Risk Control Strategies,
President & CEO of Corporate Risk
Consulting, Senior Managing
Director for Citigate Global
Intelligence & Security, and Vice
President at Kroll, where he was part
of their post-September 11th Threat
Assessment Team.
Throughout his career in law
enforcement and security, Paul
gained a wide range of skills and
experiences. He worked as a
supervisor for the Criminal Court Unit
of the New York County District
Attorney's Ofce, a Security
Specialist/Supervisor for the United
States Space Command, and CO of
a Florida State Police Academy. He
is also a renowned public speaker
and an expert in various areas,
including private client security,
workplace violence, behavioral
analysis, workplace security, and
counter-terrorism threat assessment.
Additionally, he is certied as a
Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist by
the Anti-Terrorism Accreditation
Board.
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Viollis Group International
Government service at the city, state and federal
government level poured the VGI slab allowing for its
blueprint to mirror the capabilities of the most sophisticated
government law enforcement agency imaginable nestled
within the private sector. Specifically, Viollis Group
International is a global consultancy centered on validating
integrity and eradicating challenging situations,
expeditiously. With unfettered access to information in 245
countries and dependent territories, VGI can identify and
mitigate human, cyber, integrity, operational, financial,
environmental, social, and governance risks. VGI's
intelligence contains information on countries and regions,
individuals, companies and banks, state-owned entities,
criminal and terrorist groups, ports and airports, aircraft,
vessels, international organizations, as well as other entities
enabling it to protect the human, physical and financial
assets of clients, worldwide.
Career Transition and Growth
Paul attributes his career success to the JJC internship
program and the invaluable opportunity provided by Robert
Morgatheau. Beginning his journey at the Manhattan
District Attorney's Office at the age of 20, Paul quickly rose
to the position of supervisor in the Criminal Court Unit.
This position allowed Paul to gain a comprehensive
understanding of every aspect of the criminal justice
system, as well as national and international security
concerns. This foundational knowledge proved instrumental
in his subsequent appointment to a national security role
under the Department of Defense during the Desert
Shield/Desert Storm era. After concluding his service to the
country as the CO of a state Police Academy in Florida, the
events of 9/11 changed the course of Paul's career. Drawing
on the skills and experience gained in government service,
including at Ground Zero, he transitioned to private
practice.
A Multi-faceted Professional
Paul is a highly accomplished author and editor, having
written and edited several books for Jane's Publishing,
including "Workplace Security," "School Safety
Handbook," "Teachers Safety Guide," "Crisis
Communications Handbook," and co-authoring "Silent
Safety: Best Practices for Protecting the Affluent." He is
also a sought-after public speaker and presents on a wide
range of topics related to national security, private client
security, and cyber-terrorism at various events each year.
In addition to his work as an author and speaker, Paul has
also worked as a law enforcement and security analyst for
CBS News and has been a regular contributor to FOX
Business and FOX News. He has
appeared in various media outlets,
including CNN, INSIDE EDITION,
MSNBC, Reuters, ABC, CNBC, CBS,
ESPN, Wall Street Journal, The New
York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine,
Wall Street Journal Radio, National
Public Radio, CSO, Forbes, Robb
Report, Worth, Business Insurance, and
CFO magazine.

Paul's most recent book, "Safeguarding

America: - Blueprint to Protecting the
American Family," was released in
March 2021. He is affiliated with
several professional organizations,
including the Anti-Terrorism
Accreditation Board, Overseas
Security Advisory Council, Florida
Police Chiefs Association, lnfraGard,
and Business Executives for National
Security. Additionally, he holds the
distinction of Honorary Assistant
Attorney General for the State of
Louisiana and has earned a bachelor's
degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of
Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in
Philosophy.

Making Client Satisfaction the

Primary Goal
For Paul, leadership is not about
conforming to industry standards, but
about setting new benchmarks. He
believes that in any vertical market, the
key to success is understanding the
unique needs of clients based on
current global events and personal
circumstances. This is particularly
important when serving the affluent
community, as they face a multitude of
complex issues that require a high level
of insight and attention. Armed with
this understanding, Paul takes on the
responsibility of ensuring his company
is fully equipped to deliver effective
solutions, utilizing both human and
technological resources as required.

Proficiency in Resolving Challenges

Intelligence gathering is essential for

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any successful security consulting firm,
as it helps validate information and
mitigate potential risks. With the most
current technology and data access,
firms can gather critical intelligence on
global threats and potential risks to
their clients. This information can then
be used to develop proactive strategies
to address and mitigate potential
threats before they occur. Without
reliable and up-to-date intelligence,
firms are unable to make informed
decisions and are at risk of missing
critical information that could impact
the safety and security of their clients.
Therefore, intelligence gathering is
indeed a cornerstone of any successful
global security consulting firm.

Viollis Group's commitment to

investing in both human and
technological assets is unwavering,
ensuring that every problem is
approached with the resources
necessary to achieve success.
Additionally, Paul's role as a national
security and law enforcement TV/radio
personality allows him to provide the
public with accurate, fact-based
analysis while establishing Viollis
Group's professionalism to the
viewing/listening audience, thereby
setting the standard for the industry.
The company's unique skill set,
combined with cutting-edge
technology and intelligence platforms,
enables them to provide a wide range
of services, including Technical
Surveillance Countermeasures, Cyber
Crime forensics, covert surveillance,
clandestine intelligence gathering, and
various human protection deliverables.
With such extensive resources and
capabilities, the team can confidently
assert that they are fully equipped to
handle any challenge that comes their
way.
Working to Educate, Innovate, and
Designate
Looking ahead to the future, Paul's
vision for Viollis Group is to educate
the global community through
objective analysis of breaking news via
their media presence. The company
will stay ahead of the curve through
innovation and pre-emptive threat
mitigation, ensuring that their services
reflect the current global threat
trajectory. Additionally, Viollis Group
will work to identify and designate the
next generation of leaders in their
respective fields, recognizing the
importance of passing on knowledge
and experience to those who will shape
the future. As true leaders, it is
essential to leave the future in better
hands than those we inherited it from.
Viollis Group will lead by example,
demonstrating that unpreparedness is
not an option when it comes to global
security.
Keeping Integrity Align with
Leadership
For Paul, being a leader means setting
the tone and maintaining his faith in
God as the cornerstone of all decision-
making processes. He understands that
leadership is demonstrated through
action, and his actions must align with
his beliefs. At times, this may require
making difficult decisions, such as
walking away from financial gain if it
means compromising his values. When
mistakes occur, as they inevitably will,
Paul believes in taking ownership of
them and handling them with integrity,
as this is what ultimately builds
character.
Paul believes in executing a direct
involvement with delegation protocol,
overseeing everything from intake to
execution, while also allowing his
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professionals to do their jobs without
unnecessary micromanagement. He
recognizes that his team possesses a
wealth of knowledge and expertise in
their respective fields, and thus trusts
them to handle their responsibilities
effectively.
To construct a culture of integrity, Paul
focuses on three main tasks:
Ÿ Assigning the right people to each
specific project, who are intimately
familiar with the "in country"
expectations and adhere to valid
and reliable Rules of Engagement.
Ÿ Embracing the mantra that "Cheap
IS Expensive" in everything they
do, they thus cement the philosophy
of doing it right or not at all.
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Ÿ Providing viable solution options to
the client, rather than attempting to
sell them on a specific product or
service. If a client needs convincing
to protect themselves, they are
better off speaking to another firm.
Viollis Group's core values are
centered around providing undivided
attention to the client from intake to
execution, ensuring that their needs
and wants are fulfilled. The company
firmly believes in the "Under Promise
and Over Deliver" mantra at the start
of each engagement, communicating
accurately and frequently throughout
the process, and working diligently
until a successful conclusion is
reached. By focusing on these core
values, Viollis Group strives to
establish a culture of integrity that sets
them apart from other firms in the
industry.
Paul's favorite part of the day is
bringing peace of mind to clients,
knowing that he has made a difference
in their lives. This is the ultimate goal
of Viollis Group, and Paul takes great
pride in being able to achieve this
objective for his clients.
Leadership Insights
According to Paul, true leadership is
earned through actions, and success
can be measured by whether the client
is better off for having engaged with
you, not just financial benchmarks. He
feels inspired to take ownership of the
process, as he trusts himself to get the
job done with the help of his world-
class team. Paul pays close attention to
global trends, listens to his team
leaders, and trusts the intelligence
provided by their global assets. He
believes in always speaking the truth,
even if it's politically incorrect.
Paul places a high value on integrity
and credibility in his team members.
He also values experience and skill sets
that are directly relevant to the work
being done at Viollis Group.
Additionally, prompt communication is
a key factor in his decision-making
process when considering potential
team members.
Paul sees a lack of certain qualities
among emerging leaders today, such as
being more concerned with keeping
their job than doing it, lacking
decisiveness, and prioritizing saying
what they think others want to hear
over the truth.
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Epitome of Perseverance,
Dedication, and Commitment
Charlyn Asher is the president and
CEO of Colt Paper and Antoine
Fulfillment, divisions of Asher
Industries Inc. Her impressive
achievements throughout her 23-year
career are a testament to her
perseverance, dedication, and
unwavering commitment. Charlyn's
success is especially noteworthy as
she is the first and only Black female
president in Canada's corrugated and
shipping supplies industry, which is
male-dominated.
Charlyn was born in Windsor Forest,
a peaceful village in Grenada, and
had humble beginnings. She moved
to Canada at 18 years old,
determined to transform her life into
something remarkable. Despite
facing various challenges, such as
having no Canadian work
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experience, lacking immigration
papers, only holding a high school
diploma, and having a distinct
dialect, Charlyn remained steadfast
in her pursuit of becoming a
successful entrepreneur.
Her ability to overcome adversity
and break down barriers has enabled
her to reach unparalleled heights in
her career. Charlyn is a true
inspiration to many, and her
accomplishments serve as a
testament to the power of
determination and hard work.
Below are highlights of the interview
conducted between World's Leaders
and Charlyn Asher:
Describe your background and
what did you do before you
started/joined the company?
Before starting Antione Fulfillment, I
had a diverse professional
background that began at the age of
18 as a child care provider. My
journey then led me to work in
warehouses, starting as a helper on a
production line and working my way
up to becoming an order picker and
packer. In my early twenties, I
decided to transition from working in
warehouses to working in offices. My
first office role was as a logistics
clerk, and then I held positions as a
customer service representative,
Warehouse supervisor, and logistics,
warehouse, and purchasing manager
for an international company.
Through these experiences, I
developed a range of skills and self-
discipline. Each position was a
stepping stone towards my ultimate
goal of becoming the president of
two companies.
Tell us about the inception of the
company. How did it all start?
In 2017, I purchased Colt Paper, an
87-year-old custom box and
packaging supplies company in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having a
background in warehousing, supply
chain, and logistics, it was a logical
decision to venture into that world.
This was not a job to me; it was a
passion; I loved it, and I'm
knowledgeable about all aspects of
the supply chain. It made sense to
use this transferable knowledge to
offer a hybrid version to potential
customers and set ourselves apart
from the competition. The overflow
warehouse space gave birth to
Antoine Fulfillment in 2017.
 Charlyn Asher
President & CEO
Colt Paper &
Antoine Ful llment

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What has made you successful?
What do you value?
Success can be measured from one
human being to another; one of the
two things that have made me
successful is adapting and evolving
to the many changing complexities of
our business world. Over the past
five years, I have discovered ways to
pivot and secure steady growth for
both Colt Paper and Antoine
Fulfillment. The second is wowing
our customers with exceptional
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customer service. We can fulfill each
customer's needs through flexibility,
availability, and a commitment to
growth at every service level.
To me, Integrity is the most
important value in business. In a
world where money influences
behavior, it can be challenging to
make ethical decisions and remain
true to oneself. Establishing a
foundation of integrity and honesty
with employees, customers, and
colleagues helps to establish
credibility and a positive reputation
in the industry.
Which are the major services of
the company and how do they help
the company to get ahead in the
competition? What value-added
services does the company
provide?
Antoine Fulfillment was established
in 2017 to bridge the gap between the
international supply chain, giving its
customers a space for brand
recognition in the Canadian market.
Today, Antoine Fulfillment is one of
the leading full-service supply chain
management companies in Toronto,
Canada, focusing on warehousing,
logistics, fulfillment, and
distribution. By facilitating business
transactions between companies,
their customers, and end users. We
can help our clients keep the
promises they make to their
customers. serving both domestic and
international markets. We pick, pack,
and prepare orders using our clients'
exact specifications. Our services and
processing times surpass those of our
competitors, leaving our customers
speechless. Our business model
strives to be detail-oriented and
efficient and keeps our customers'
needs at the forefront.
What are the most important
aspects of a company's culture?
What principles do you believe in
and how do you build this culture?
Ÿ Recognition: At Antoine
Fulfillment, we like to create a
culture of recognition to retain
our employees and encourage
high employee performance while
keeping them engaged. Our
employees' well-being and
ensuring they are fairly
 compensated and recognized for
their hard work are of the utmost
importance.
Ÿ Leadership: At the helm of any
great company is its leader. Our
leadership is dependably strong,
creates a positive work
environment, and has empathy.
I believe in recognition, as our
employees are the heart and soul of
our company, and rewarding them
for going above and beyond to
satisfy our customers' needs is no
brainer.
What is the significance of
innovative ideas in the company?
One of the main challenges that
warehousing faces today is having
the capacity and flexibility to adapt
to customers' ever-changing needs.
We have seen a sharp increase in e-
commerce and online shopping,
igniting the demand for fulfillment
and warehousing. It's more cost-
effective to keep up with this
demand. Several innovative
processes were implemented,
including a new, more modern cloud-
based warehouse management
system with shipping integrations to
all the major courier providers in
Canada. With the implementation of
faster picking, packing, and delivery
times, we can efficiently pick up
orders within one hour of receipt for
same-day or next-day delivery.
Give us your opinion on; do
organizations rely heavily on
individual heroics or team
processes?
There is no place in an organization
for heroic individuals. A company
must emphasize the value of
teamwork processes and team
building.No single person or persons
can keep a company from reaching
its full potential. It takes a team of
committed individuals to achieve an
organization's success.
What are your responsibilities as
the CEO of the company? What is
the happiest part of your daily
routine?
As a hands-on CEO, I am involved in
various aspects of our business,
including loading and unloading
trucks, picking and packing,
managing inventory, assembling
packaging, reworking loads during
transit, dispatching, and using
warehouse equipment such as
electric pump trucks. I believe in
being a well-versed leader and
providing direction to my team. I am
capable of excelling at multitasking,
and I do not let my gender limit what
I can accomplish in a male-
dominated industry.
The most fulfilling part of my daily
routine is successfully managing all
aspects of the supply chain with the
satisfaction of our customers in
mind.
What advice would you give
someone going into a leadership
position for the first time?
As a leader, it's essential to
understand the individuality of each
team member to manage them
effectively. A great leader focuses on
teamwork rather than micromanaging
and is fearless when working
alongside their team. Actively listen
to your employees, address their
concerns, and show them that their
input is valued in the organization. A
good leader should possess
knowledge about their job, be
humble, have confidence, lead by
example, and strive to make their
team successful.
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DEKE Co-founder & CEO
CLS Sustainable

WELLING
A Renewable Energy Industry Expert

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 D
Deke Welling, Co-founder and
CEO of CLS Sustainable, is a
seasoned leader in the energy
business with 16 years of
experience. He saw the need to
shift existing practices. He looked
into the renewable energy field
for sustainable solutions and to
turn fresh modern concepts into
reality.
Below are the highlights of the
interview conducted between
World's Ledaers and Deke
Welling:
Brief our audience about your
journey as a business leader.
What challenges did you have
to face to get where you are
today?
My journey as a business leader
started at the age of 26 (18 years
ago). I started an oil and gas
exploration and production
company at the height of the
natural gas boom in shale gas
fields, where fracking was a huge
part of extracting natural gas from
tight formations. I did this as a
transition from an oil and gas
company I was working for,
where I served as a Vice
President.
I then made a transition into the
renewable energy space in 2014,
working with a local solar
company in Fort Worth, and
started my first solar company in
2016. That company was
primarily focused on the
residential marketplace, and I sold
that company in 2021 to focus on
CLS Sustainable.
The challenges that I had to face
in the renewable energy industry
were not as vast as those
experienced in oil and gas.
However, the biggest challenge
we faced as a company, and also
as a nation, was the COVID
pandemic. For residential solar,
people did not want others to visit
them in person for fear of the
unknown. The country was shut
down and we were not allowed to
visit families in their houses. We
overcame this by immediately
pivoting our sales team to
perform online and over the
phone presentations to show
homeowners exactly what solar
could do for them. The families
we worked with appreciated this
process, and we actually
outperformed our sales during
this shutdown compared to what
we did the previous year.
Describe CLS offerings that
address the needs of your
customers.
CLS started out as primarily an
EPC for commercial solar
projects. We worked directly with
project developers to construct
their projects. We then became
developers ourselves, where we
would architect the solar projects
directly with the end-user. It was
through this process that we
identified reasons why a facility's
consumption levels were high, or
higher than what they should be.
So, we started taking a more
holistic approach to a company's
energy usage and implemented
strategies that would compliment
renewable generation by also
finding energy-efficient solutions
to also help reduce their
consumption. We also started to
implement energy storage
solutions and cogeneration
technologies that would also
reduce their demand costs from
their utility, which also alleviated
stress on the power grid.
Enlighten us on how you have
made an impact in this industry
through your expertise in the
industry.
I think it is through our holistic
approach. My partner, Kevin, and
I both look at a facility or
property as a whole. Our
approach is to first identify areas
where we can make a significant
improvement that positively
affects a company's bottom line.
both from an environmental
perspective and from a financial
perspective. Our primary goal is
to facilitate the goals and needs of
our clients and also help educate
them on what these improvements
do, how they're cost effective, and
how it will decrease operating
expenditures.
Most of our competition is only
focused on solar as a service, but
rarely looks at the complete
picture to best benefit the client.
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What are the challenges you
and your team at CLS
Sustainable come across in your
day-to-day operations?
Some challenges we incur on a
day-to-day basis are more centred
around having the manpower to
enable our growth. We have been
very fortunate with the partners
we have that hire us to assist in
development, installations, or to
take over a project with our
resources and expertise, and we
pride ourselves on giving each
one of these partners our
undivided attention. These
relationships have been key to our
growth, and we value them
tremendously. With that, we get
referred to new work that, at
times, we have to turn away due
to current commitments. We have,
and are currently hiring to help
fill these roles with individuals
who are right for our team and
have an aligned mindset and
goals that fit our culture.
What people, what books, what
life factors have influenced and
impacted you?
The person who has had the
greatest influence on me was my
dad. When I was younger, I
thought I knew more than what I
did, and I made some of the
wisest decisions. One of them
was to drop out of high school.
When I told my dad about my
decision, he was, of course,
disappointed, but gave me life
advice and encouraged me to get
into sales if I truly felt school was
not for me.
I took this advice and got into
sales, which I believe has helped
prepare me to be a business
owner. As in sales, you get
rewarded (paid) for your time,
effort, and ability to help others.
Sales and sales management have
given us invaluable tools and
assets that translate well into
entrepreneurship.
Describe in detail the values
and the work culture that drive
CLS Sustainable.
Our values are simple. We have
two primary values under which
everything else falls under.
Our first value is integrity. To us,
integrity means what we do when
no one is looking.Are we always
looking out for our clients' best
interests first, before anything
else.
Our second value is
accountability. Our clients expect
us, as they should, to be
responsible and justify any
recommendations we make to
assist them in their sustainability
efforts and goals.
Where do you envision yourself
being in the long run and what
are your future goals for CLS
Sustainable?
My vision is to continue to serve
businesses and organizations that
have a desire to do their part in
making this a better place; now
and in the future. This means
being outspoken and educating
others to take responsibility and
do our part to conserve the
resources that God has given us.
Our goal as a company is not to
necessarily be the biggest, but to
be the most impactful and
effective at what we do. This
means we look to expand upon
our current foundation to include
project ownership and
acquisitions in the very near
future.
What would be your advice to
budding business leaders?
My advice for up-and-coming
business leaders would be to lean
into everything you do with a
purpose. As a business leader, do
not waste your time, effort, or
resources on tasks, projects, or
people who do not help you
accomplish your primary business
goals. However, invest your time,
effort, and resources into things
that will have a significant
positive impact on your business
and on the audience that your
business serves, and do this with
purpose.
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QUINNIES
An Expert in Healthcare
Risk Management

Early Learning of Hard Work and Dedication

Gavin shared that his parents were the single largest influencers in his life and career. He
states that they not only taught him but showed him how to work hard and smart and if one
does the right thing, right things will be done in return.

Gavin also refers to his college professors that taught him constraint theory through the book
“The Goal” and pushed to make it through aerospace and packaging engineering coursework.
“They took chances on me in running an entrepreneurial lab, one of the very first
manufacturing university to industry technology transfer projects in the US,” says Gavin.

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Gavin Quinnies is the CEO and
co-founder at US HealthCenter,
Inc. Mr. Quinnies has
collaborated with organizations to
discover health and productivity-
related possibilities for over 25
years. He first established health
risk management systems at his
manufacturing firm in the early
'90s, producing a return of 4:1,
and subsequently brought his CEO and co-founder | US HealthCenter, Inc.
knowledge to other organizations
such as IBM Life Sciences.

Since its inception in 2003, the

US HealthCenter Inc's team has
focused on process and people to
support the mission of industry-
leading science, technology and
advocacy to prevent and manage
disease. Gavin says, “As such the
quality and consistency of our
TEAMates is of my utmost
concern. We have had 100%
three distinct third-party validations; for its predictive modelling, care
employee retention since our
navigation and population health management. The management expects
founding, which has made the
another validation of the company's cost predictive model later this year.
TEAM highly productive and our
processes mature and ever- An Advanced Health Monitoring System
improving.” He further adds that
this is uncommon in the post- The PredictiMed™ health management system is comprised of a
2000 tech bubble for a self- Personal Health Dashboard™ (PHD), Health Coach Tracker, Corporate
funded health care startup. Health Profile, Health Counts™ engagement and rewards engine,
Because of this, the company has Sweeper™ medical and pharmacy claims analytics tool, HealtheMall™
accomplished some feats such as marketplace and content management system. The PHD is a dynamic

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 Designing to Create Something New and Enticing
M alik Mcintyre began his career as a designer in
2014 under the moniker Kass Kouture.
However, juggling the business and his studies
proved to be a difficult task, and he soon realized that he
couldn't finance his passion. To overcome this challenge, he
joined the military in 2015 with the aim of earning enough
money to relaunch his design business. Despite the
demanding schedule, he persevered and continued to design
while serving as a full-time sailor, which was quite
challenging due to his unpredictable work schedule. After a
seven-month deployment, he found that his brand had lost
much of its momentum. Recognizing the need to rekindle
interest, Malik designed his most popular piece, the chaos
puffer, which went viral in 2019.
Below are highlights of the interview conducted between
World's Leaders and Malik Mcintyre:
Describe who you are as a person, inside and outside of
the workplace.
I'm the same person everywhere! The military has definitely
instilled discipline and leadership in me, but I've always
maintained a fun and charismatic energy. I can be very
serious when it's crunch time, but I'm still very easygoing
and approachable.
I never want to make people feel like they're working FOR
me, but WITH me. It's very important for me that all of my
assistants, models, photographers, etc. feel like they're a
part of my team.
Describe your background and what did you do before
you started Mcintyre?
I've had a job ever since I was legally allowed to work. I
started off bagging groceries at Jewel-Osco when I was 16,
and then I picked up a second job tutoring kids after school.
I discovered my love for design when I was 17 and quickly
discovered how expensive the craft can be. I joined the
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military right after graduation and saved enough to release
my first collection at 19 years old.
Tell us about the inception of Mcintyre. How did it all
start?
I actually just rebranded to McIntyre last year; prior to that,
the brand was called Kash Kouture. I started KK when I
was 18, and it appealed to the audience that I grew up
around (Chicago).
After leaving the city and spending time to truly find myself
and my style, I realized that I was tailoring my designs to fit
an image that I didn't embody. I wanted my brand to reflect
me and my art, so I created McIntyre. The designs are out
of the box, colorful, and fun, but not for everybody. After
years of creating for everybody else, I decided it was time
to start just creating for myself.
I feel like true artists don't create for other people; their art
comes from them, and they simply wait for like-minded
people who love and respect their craft to tune in.
A perfect example of a true artist is Lady Gaga. When she
made her debut, many people were confused. Who is she?
What is this sound?
Nobody had ever seen anything like it; she brought drama
and art back into music. To me, that's a true artist. Artists
don't just make songs with a catchy hook that they know
people will like; they put their soul into their work.
What has made you successful? What do you value?
Persistence. I will never quit; I'll exhaust every option
before I give up on my craft.
Which are the major services of the company and how
does Mcintyre get ahead in the competition? What
value-added services do you provide?
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Customer service is something I take the most pride in. I
make sure everything that comes with the brand is on par
with high-end labels, from the packaging to the customer
service to the quality of the clothes.
When customers order something from me for the first time,
they're always surprised at how high the quality is.
What are the most important aspects of a company's
culture? What principles do you believe in and how do
you build this culture?
Creating a work environment that everyone can thrive in I
still have a very small team. I have one intern and one
assistant, but I make sure that they get a lot out of working
for me, not just money. I truly feel like if you want people
to be excited to work for you, you have to make them feel
as important as they are.
Everyone should be treated with the same amount of
respect, from the top to the bottom. I tell my intern all the
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time that I couldn't do any of this without her hard work, I
say her name in all of my interviews, and I take her with me
to every red carpet event. A win for McIntyre is a win for
everyone involved.
What is the significance of innovative ideas in Mcintyre?
McIntyre wouldn't be where it is now without my creativity.
There are so many brands in the "fast fashion" era that
we're in, you really have to provide something that people
can't get anywhere else.
When you're an upcoming designer, you can't rely on your
name to make the sale. So I make sure that everything I
release is something unique to the brand that people can't
get anywhere else.
Give us your opinion on; do organizations rely heavily
on individual heroics or team processes?
Being in the military, commands rely on individual heroics.
Working in the navy is not like most jobs because when you
underperform, they can't fire you. You would think the right
solution to that would be to hold them accountable and
force them to change, but sadly, this isn't true most of the
time. Commands will assign the most responsibility to
those they believe are capable, while underperformers will
be given little to no responsibility. Is it fair? Absolutely not,
but normally it doesn't change until your achiever finally
cracks due to all the pressure.
What are your responsibilities as the Founder / Director
of the brand? What is the happiest part of your daily
routine?
My job is to provide creative direction for the designing
portion of the brand and oversight for the business aspect.
Creative direction is my favorite because it doesn't feel like
work at all; it's just me providing ideas and pulling designs
from my chaotic mind.
What advice would you give someone going into a
leadership position for the first time?
Be kind but also firm. You want the people who work under
you to feel like they can approach you but also respect you
at the same time.
Don't ask someone to do something that you couldn't or
wouldn't do yourself.
And lastly, treat people like people. People make mistakes,
people need time off, people have feelings. Always take that
into consideration when you make authoritative decisions.
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W ith over two decades of
experience building brands
and driving powerful
narratives across various sectors, Meha
Lahiri is instrumental in leading Recity
on the ground, and is building a culture
of inclusion, equality, and respect at
the heart of the organization. Before
this, Meha was in charge of marketing
at Jasubhai Media, where she oversaw
large brands such as AEC World Expo,
361 Degree Conference, Notions of
Nation, and India 2047. Meha began
her career at Bennett, Coleman & Co.
(Times Group), India's largest media
organization, after earning her MBA
from the University of Pune.

Below are highlights of the interview

conducted between World's Leaders
and Meha Lahiri:

Describe who you are as a person,

inside and outside of the workplace.
I am a very creative, curious and
practical person who wants to discover
new opportunities each day. Even
when I started my career and
introduced my own branding agency, I
wanted to contribute to the
environment. In 2017, I translated my
dream by co-founding Recity. I am
usually the same person even outside
of the workplace. My day starts with
problem-solving on various fronts, and
it mostly ends at 7 in the evening, but
my mind is endlessly churning with
purpose-driven ideas to make a
meaningful impact!
Describe your background and what
did you do before you started/joined
the Company?
I started my career in brand
communications after completing my
MBA in finance and later embarked on
my entrepreneurial journey to build
creative communication. But if I go
further down the memory lane, I
remember that growing up, I have
witnessed how urbanization changes
the face of any city or town and the
picture wasn't too pleasant. I always
thought and read about building
sustainable cities, but it wasn't until
2017 when I met Suraj, the co-founder
of Recity, that I could visualize the
possibility of translating our thoughts
into reality. And then began the
journey of Recity, after which there
was no looking back.
Today, 6 years later, Recity is one of
the few organizations recognized by
various government bodies like NITI
Aayog and the Ministry of
Environment (MOEFCC) as well as
international organizations such as
DBS and Viva Technology for creating
a tech-enabled circular economy of
plastics across more than 22 cities in
India.
What are the company's primary
services and solutions?
Recity focuses on maximizing the
value of plastics with purposeful
brands and entrepreneurs to fix the
global waste systems. We do this by
digitizing the journey of plastics and
fueling purposeful cross-value chain
collaborations and profitable supply
chain partnerships in the ecosystem,
globally. Our solutions include -
Ÿ Circular Cities - where we focus on
catalyzing city-wide collaborations
to streamline waste management
and enable quality sourcing of
plastics,
Ÿ Circular Packaging - where we are
accelerating a brand's journey to a
circular economy with our ethically
sourced, traceable, high-quality
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Narratives Across Various Sectors

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Ÿ Waste Intelligence - where we digitize the
journey of plastic from a city's waste
ecosystem to a brand's packaging,
enabling end-to-end traceability.
What has made you successful? What do
you value?
When we started our first project in Ambala
City, it was a leap of faith. With no related
experience or expertise regarding the waste
management domain, it was a huge personal
and professional risk to step into the impact
sector, especially in a subject matter as vast
and complex as waste management and as
niche as the circular economy. On a personal
front, managing family expectations, raising a
daughter, and venturing into completely new
and unknown professional territory was quite
a change to adopt initially. With the support
of my husband, family, and co-founder, Suraj
Nandakumar, I have successfully aced this
role, and I am very proud of being a part of
the transformational journey of Recity and the
waste management ecosystem in India.
What has been the most significant barrier
in your career?
While historically men have been building
their careers and working as providers of the
family, women have often had various other
motivations to work beyond family
responsibilities. For me, climbing the ranks to
a leadership position in the last 20 years has
been a boon because my daughter sees me as
more than just her mom. She looks at me as a
competent professional, is inspired to choose
financial growth and independence for
herself, and is also building her world view
accordingly. But on the flip side, being always
available for my colleagues has been
consistently challenging in managing my
personal and professional lives, much like for
many other women leaders in the country.
Deciding when, where, and how to be
accessible for work is an ongoing challenge
that is strikingly hard to manage for not only
me but also many others who are on their
own entrepreneurial journeys.
What is the happiest part of your daily
routine? How do you balance work and
professional life?
My mornings begin with my happiest
moment of the day as my daughter shares
anecdotes from her school at the breakfast
table before I head for my first meeting at 9
a.m. On some mornings, I am pitching new
ideas to the clients, and on others, I am
problem-solving across projects. Every single
day is a unique example of how my
champions across the organization are
passionately building it bit by bit. I am
fortunate to be in a position in my life and
career where I can mindfully nurture a
gender-neutral culture every day and build a
resilient team of dreamers.
What are the most important attributes of
successful leaders?
According to me, a successful leader is one
who builds a relationship with colleagues
rooted in trust and empathy. When a leader is
also a good listener, it helps to navigate
challenges together. To develop long term
relationships, leaders must embrace proactive
listening. Along with it, they must also
empower their team by communicating with
them and responding strategically. Leaders
who back their teams and stand with them at
all times tend to expand their growth rapidly.
What advice would you give to the next
generation of leaders?
My advice to the next generation of leaders is
to 'focus on your people, invest in their
growth, and listen mindfully'. Investing in
people helps them grow and improve. When
leaders try to empower and guide those
working with them, the teams in turn work
harder to ensure the company succeeds. This
close contact we develop with colleagues in
the workplace often builds relationships and
connections that are invaluable. In the last 10
years working across leadership positions,
whether in Recity or before, I have learned
that investing in and building trust with team
members is something that only the very best
leaders do, and it's something that's unique to
each leader and impossible to replicate.
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Co-Founder & CEO | Ubertesters

RAN
RACHLIN
A Successful Business Leader with
Extensive Experience in Brand Building

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" rom a very young age, I
trained myself to become an
effective leader with a global
view," says Ran Rachlin. He is
Ubertesters' Co-Founder and CEO,
as well as an accomplished, well-
rounded senior executive with
substantial global expertise in a
variety of sectors.
Ran's first job was a sales position in
a Hi-tech Israeli company that sold
products globally.
He moved to the USA so he could
live and study in the 'center' of where
things actually happen. He advanced
in roles, holding several high-profile
management positions, doing
business in all 6 continents and
different industries, and with several
large companies.
In 2013, Ran decided to leave the
"safety" of corporate life and co-
founded Ubertesters, a startup in the
field of software testing. He says,
"The challenge was how to 'create
something from nothing' with no
initial funding, no immediate salary
to support my family, and no future
guarantees. It all started with an idea
based on a true "pain" I had, and a
few years later, that dream became a
reality with hundreds of clients, many
employees, and a profitable company.
“ career.
Below are the highlights of the
interview conducted between World's
Leaders and Ran Rachlin.
Describe Ubertesters' offerings that
address the needs of your
customers.
Ubertesters offers a complete, end-to-
end, software testing solution for
digital products to help organisations
beta test their digital products prior to
launching them. The holistic solution
includes: (1) a SaaS product—a
robust platform to manage the entire
mobile beta testing process and
teams; (2) a crowd testing service of
global, professional testers for hire
with devices (like 'LYFT' but for QA
experts) for the most flexible and cost
effective global testing under real-life
conditions; and (3) offshore
outsourcing services of remote QA
experts on a full-time basis based in
the company's East European
facilities.
Thus, any organisation with a need
for software testing can find the right
solution with us to help them launch
their product with confidence.
Enlighten us on how you have
made an impact in this industry
through your expertise in the
industry?
I'm a great believer in the "sharing
economy" (or gig economy) term that
allows companies to use available
resources to benefit clients, while
allowing the resources to earn
money. I helped implement this
within the software testing segment.
One of the major changes we do is
providing the opportunity for young,
inexperienced QA people who just
finished their QA education, to gain
experience in the QA and testing
world. We work with many QA
schools around the world and allow
the recent graduates to get their first
testing experience by working for us
as freelance testers. It allows them to
earn money during their free time,
but more importantly, it allows them
to gain the needed testing experience
and put this experience on their
resume while looking for their first
job opportunity in the IT world.
What people, what books, what life
factors have influenced and
impacted you?
My favourite book is still a book I
read early on when I was in
undergraduate school. It's called How
to Win Friends & Influence People
by Dale Carnegie. It really shaped
my life and helped me to better
understand people and human nature
in general. I strongly believe that it
made me a better sales person and
relate to people throughout my
As for people, I must name two
people that have impacted me the
most: Steve Jobs and Richard
Branson. Steve Jobs changed the
entire electronics world. From
inventing the apple back in the '70s
to introducing the Apple iPhone in
2007, no one has changed the game
more than Steve Jobs has. And
Richard Branson is a passionate
serial entrepreneur that truly inspired
me.
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We help our clients sleep
better knowing they can
launch their digital product
with confidence, convinced
it was well tested by real
users, in their actual target
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Taking into consideration, the
current pandemic, and its impact
on global economies, how are you
driving your organisation to
sustain operations and ensure the
safety of your employees at the
same time?
There are two main aspects of
change. The human aspect and the
technology/logistics aspect. From the
technology aspect, we needed to
improve our automation of processes
and digitalization, improve our
virtual meetings capabilities (better
tools, adapt to new ways of
communications), add body
temperature measurement equipment
at the office entrance, allow online
access to products and services, etc.
However, the human and leadership
aspects are even more challenging.
Our team needs to adjust to working
remotely from home. This means a
different (and more difficult) work
environment, but also more
flexibility because employees are
now available almost 24/7.
Describe in detail the values and
the work culture that drive
Ubertesters.
We believe that our core values shape
our work culture, and inspire our
employees to do more for our
customers, and as a result, they are
better motivated. Our work culture
puts the customer, and superior
customer service at the true center.
This is our DNA as a company and it
starts with me as the CEO. Further,
we believe in accountability and
recognition. All employees must be
accountable for achieving their goals
and the company goals. As the
leader, I follow their work and either
hold them accountable when
underperforming or recognise a job
well done.
What do you envision yourself
being in the long run and what are
your future goals for Ubertesters?
As for my own personal plans, I see
myself continuing to develop my
company, Ubertesters, and making
sure it continues to grow.
As for Ubertesters, we aspire to
become the #1 global player in the
field of crowdsourced testing within
the next 3 years.
What would be your advice to
budding entrepreneurs?
The most important advice is "take
Care of Your Team". Have conviction
in your team and let them shine, but
also be prepared to accept
responsibility when things don't go as
planned. Help your employees
advance their careers and always
respect them.
As a leader, maintain the 'personal
touch' and speak often to your team.
Especially with the global shift to
remote work, it's easy for them to
lose the sense of loyalty and
commitment to the organization.
Make sure you keep strong ties with
your team, otherwise they will leave
when offered just a bit more by
others.
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Humphrey
Becoming an Emblem of Dedication, Enthusiasm, and Inspiration
S
arah Barnes-Humphrey devoted 20 years
of her life to her family's business,
helping to grow the business and
infusing it with vitality. Throughout her journey,
she took risks, experienced both success and
failure, and gained invaluable knowledge and
experience. However, when the family business
eventually dissolved, Sarah was left with
nothing, and her lifelong plan was abruptly
halted.
Nevertheless, Sarah refused to give up, and
instead, she charted a new course for herself.
Despite facing bankruptcy, fear, and loneliness,
she persevered because quitting was simply
not an option. Her unwavering determination
paid off, and she achieved success once again.
Driven by her passion for supply chain and her
belief in the power of collaboration, Sarah
launched "Let's Talk Supply Chain (LTSC),"
which has become the most popular supply
chain podcast in the market. Through this
venture, the Blended Podcast and her non-
profit The Blended Pledge, Sarah has finally
found her true calling and is making a
meaningful impact in the industry.
Below are highlights of the interview
conducted between World's Leaders and Sarah
Barnes-Humphrey:
Describe who you are as a person, inside
and outside of the workplace.
I am a warrior, a survivor, and a work in
progress. Outside of the company and inside
from an early age, I had to learn how to
resilient, and that has led me to always be able
to pivot my business mindset.
When I'm not working, I'm an avid sports
player (and fan! ), dog-lover, and family
person. You can catch me at the baseball fields
or spending time with my husband, Alan,
eating good local food.
Describe your background and what did
you do before you started/joined the
company?
It's a joke of mine, but I grew up talking about
supply chain at the dinner table, not boys and
trends like your average teenager. After
graduating from high school, I went straight
into the family business in logistics. Working
reception and taking night courses, I worked
my way up through operations and sales to
my position as Director of Sales and
Marketing. Through my education and hands-
on experience, I was able to create Let's Talk
Supply Chain in 2018.
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Tell us about the inception of the company.
How did it all start?
While I was Director of Sales and Marketing, I decided
we needed to do something for our brand to stick out. I
was listening to a lot of podcasts at the time, and I
thought, "Hell, if Lewis Howes can do that, why can't
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey?" That's when I asked a peer
from the customs department to join me as a co-host.
Let's just say that marketing in the supply chain wasn't
very good at that time. so, tongue-in-cheek, we called the
podcast 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain. That was in 2016,
and by November 2017 the company shut down, and I
was out on my own with guests paying to come on the
show.
That's when I got serious, learned graphic design, social
media, and website design. In January 2018, I started the
Women in Supply Chain Series, and by April 2018, no
women would come on a show called 2 Babes Talk
Supply Chain, so I rebranded to Let's Talk Supply Chain
within a week, and the rest is history.
What has made you successful? What do you value?
I think what has made us successful is that we
consistently show up! We value the voices in our
industry; if they take time out of their day to comment or
send a message, we engage right back. We are
intentional in how we provide and create content for all
members of the supply chain community. Here at Let's
Talk Supply Chain, we're innovative, always coming up
with ideas, and not afraid to fail.
Which are the major services of the company and
how do the company to get ahead in the competition?
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What value-added services does the company
provide?
We focus on digital content that will make a difference
and make the daily lives of supply chain professionals
easier. From podcasts to live shows, we elevate voices in
the community.
What are the most important aspects of a company's
culture? What principles do you believe in and how
do you build this culture?
We are a team of freelancers from all over the world.
One principle I firmly believe in is not being a
micromanager. So, we encourage a culture of owning
your space and creating safe spaces. That way, everyone
feels comfortable reaching out with a challenge, an idea,
or an innovation. It fosters a culture of collaboration,
which is really important when we are all in different
locations.
What is the significance of innovative ideas in the
company?
Super important! We really encourage that in everything
we do and in every team meeting we have.
Give us your opinion on; do organizations rely
heavily on individual heroics or team processes?
Organizations rely heavily on team processes. It is the
only way we can keep things running smoothly.
What are your responsibilities as the Founder/CEO
of the company? What is the happiest part of your
daily routine?
My daily role as the founder includes the vision and
execution of new ideas, being the face of the brand, and
hosting a lot of our content. It's a lot of responsibility!
My team is incredible, and they are the reason I can do it
all. The best part of my daily routine is the connection! I
truly enjoy speaking with people about their passions
and also hearing from the community when they reach
out for feedback, and I know we have made a difference
for one person.
What advice would you give someone going into a
leadership position for the first time?
We are all works in progress, so take time to listen; learn,
and give grace to yourself and your team.
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