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CEO succession in family-owned and founder-led businesses
In a family enterprise, CEO succession can shift leadership, influence, ownership expectations, governance relationships, and organizational identity at the same time. The central challenge is rarely naming a successor. It is building shared confidence in what the business needs next and how the transition will work.
MDA Leadership Announces Retirement of CEO Scott Nelson and Appointment of Sean Allen as President and CEO
Reflecting the firm’s enterprise growth and strategic impact priorities, Sean M. Allen, MBA, MS Finance, Ph.D. has been promoted to President of MDA Leadership, effective January 5, 2026, announced Sandra Davis, Ph.D., Founder and Chair.
Why accelerating leader readiness is the key to growth in the construction industry
MDA Leadership explores what it takes to build a “Future Fit Organization,” offering bold frameworks, emerging talent practices, and leadership roles needed to thrive amid uncertainty. Learn how your organization can equip leaders with practical starting points to shape resilient, future-ready teams.
Assessment for Starters: The value of assessment for selection feat. American Residential Services
Scott Lucido of American Residential Services speaks to the value of assessment as part of his organization's selection process. What does he appreciate most when making a tough call about a candidate? “MDA balances emotion and excitement with data,” so you can make the best decision for your business.
Why Sundt CHRO partners with MDA
Nicole Calamaio, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Sundt Construction, discusses how MDA’s decade-long partnership has helped shape a leadership-driven culture across the organization. Through executive coaching, leadership development, and succession planning, MDA has helped build a deep and sustainable talent pipeline—equipping Sundt with the leaders needed to navigate growth and achieve continued success.
The value of assessment
How can private equity firms make certain their portfolio companies have the right leadership to deliver the highest returns on investment? A panel of experts discusses the value of assessment in ensuring that you have the right people in place, working together, to quickly produce results that achieve investors’ goals.