Episode 2: Paul Rietz

 Paul Reitz joined Titan International, a leading global supplier of off-the-road wheel and tire products, in 2010 as CFO. Previous to Titan, Paul was Chief Accounting Officer at Carmike Cinemas, with previous roles at Yellowbook USA and Deloitte & Touche. Reitz earned an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Iowa. 

Discussion Points 

• Titan’s offerings are unique in a niche industry. Connecting with the specific end user is imperative. 
• Titan takes a macro view of global and local business environments and the trends within their industries of agriculture, construction and earth moving. 
• A major restructuring in 2019 made Titan poised and prepared for the global issues that came with the pandemic. 
• Patience and bold decisions are key to choosing the best options for M&A synergies for Titan. 
• Diverse perspectives from other industries are important for a Board of Directors in an industrial company like Titan. 
• Talent acquisition and retention in the industrial sector requires identifying people who really enjoy the connection to the end users, and creating products in a manufacturing “playground” such as Titan. 
• Driving value in an industrial company requires patience and customer connectedness. 

For More Information 

Paul Reitz LinkedIn 

Titan International Website 

Book: The Titanium Economy