Astound Digital CEO William Donlan 3m93p

Welcome to the CEO.com Show! In this episode, host Clint Betts sits down with Bill Donlan, the CEO of Astound Digital. With a rich background in IT services and consulting, Bill shares his journey from working at Arthur Anderson Management Consulting to leading Astound Digital. Bill discusses the current state and future of consulting, emphasizing the transformative role of AI in the industry. He also delves into the challenges and opportunities of leading a private equity-owned company, the resilience of his team in Ukraine, and his approach to maintaining a work-life balance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Bill Donlan's background and journey to becoming CEO 00:58 - Overview of Astound Digital 02:43 - The current state and future of consulting 04:25 - The role of AI in consulting and project delivery 07:36 - Balancing work-life as a CEO 09:52 - Bill's leadership style and company culture 11:17 - Remote and hybrid work at Astound Digital 12:56 - The resilience of the Ukrainian team 14:25 - Balancing work and personal life 15:14 - Leading a private equity-owned company 16:59 - Outlook for 2025 and comparison to 2024 18:37 - The importance of giving and receiving chances 512i2t