Episode 3: Darron Ash

Episode 4 April 28, 2023 00:31:20
Episode 3: Darron Ash
The Titanium Economy Podcast
Episode 3: Darron Ash

Apr 28 2023 | 00:31:20

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Show Notes

In this episode, host Nick Santhanam, CEO of Fernweh welcomes Darron Ash, CEO of Sammons Enterprises, Inc..  Sammons’ portfolio of companies includes businesses operating in financial services, industrial equipment, real estate investment, and infrastructure. Darron offers his views on Sammons’ long-term successes in the misunderstood industrial sector, their focus on people as their most important asset, and how they are positioned for success in the coming decades.  

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Sammons was established in 1938. With almost $6 billion in annual revenues and over $100 billion in assets, Sammons is one of the largest privately held companies in the US. Darron Ash has been with Sammons since 2006, where he served as Chief Financial Officer for nine years prior to accepting the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been a member of the Executive Committee and the Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Board since 2015. Darron joined the company with 17 years of experience in a wide variety of industries including consumer products, PE, accounting, and professional services.  

 

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