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 - Introduction00:17 - Bill Donlan's background and journey to becoming CEO00:58 - Overview of Astound Digital02:43 - The current state and future of consulting04:25 - The role of AI in consulting and project delivery07:36 - Balancing work-life as a CEO09:52 - Bill's leadership style and company culture11:17 - Remote and hybrid work at Astound Digital12:56 - The resilience of the Ukrainian team14:25 - Balancing work and personal life15:14 - Leading a private equity-owned company16:59 - Outlook for 2025 and comparison to 202418:37 - The importance of giving and receiving chances

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