This October, industrial leaders gathered in Cincinnati for EACC TRANSFORM 2025, the European American Chamber of Commerce’s flagship symposium. From thought-provoking keynotes to dynamic discussions, one message resonated throughout the event: mastering today while shaping tomorrow is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Ambidextrous Leadership in Action
Amy McDonald, President of MANE Inc. Flavors, keynote speaker, challenged attendees to expand their leadership horizons:
“Ambidextrous leaders don’t just lead teams — they lead time. They live in the now and the next.”
She encouraged leaders to ask themselves:
- How are you using your 80/20 capacity?
- When was the last time you stepped outside your four walls?
- Does your team have a true growth mindset?
And left the room with questions that cut to the core of leadership:
- What decision have you been postponing?
- What bold move would you make if you had more space to think?
- What are you modeling for your team — urgency or vision?
Exploring Dual Horizons
The symposium showcased how leaders can balance operational excellence with long-term innovation. Highlights included:
- Yannick Schilly, President & CEO of ALTIX Consulting, on leading organizations that are fast and flexible yet stable and reliable in a VUCA world.
- Terrence Ceulemans, President & CEO of Deceuninck North America, on leading through process to drive performance today while shaping tomorrow.
- Markus Stolmar, President & CEO of UNITED GRINDING North America, on leading through people and evolving workforce strategies for the industrial era.
- Akın Burak ÖNDER Onder, GM of Saica Group North America, on transforming production and footprints for sustainable competitiveness.
A Tradition of Transformation
Year after year, EACC TRANSFORM inspires leaders to think differently, act boldly, and embrace transformation.
ALTIX Consulting is proud to be a cofounder and co-organizer, and to serve as the presenting sponsor of this annual symposium, supporting the EACC Cincy’s mission to accelerate transatlantic collaboration and industrial innovation.
