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Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan

Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan

Update: 2025-04-30
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Harrison and Tom Quinlan, CEO RR Donnelley, discuss Tom's career trajectory, preparation and execution in both sports and business, leadership, ethical practices, recruiting students from colleges, managing successful younger employees, the importance of fairness and consistency in the workplace, remote work, and the impact of technology on communication and work practices. They reflect on their experiences in managing and leading teams, the importance of steady leadership, maintaining mental well-being, and solution-oriented problem-solving.

Quinlan graduated from Pace University before earning an MBA in finance from St. John's University.

After extensive experience in the manufacturing and services industry, Tom joined RR Donnelley as an executive vice president in 2004.

In 2007, at 44 years old, he became one of the youngest fortune 250 CEO's when he was elevated to president and CEO.  He led RR Donnelley until 2016, then spent four years as chairman and CEO of spinoff LSC Communications with a reputation for turnaround, transformation, and growth.

Quinlan returned home to RR Donnelley in 2022 via Chatham Asset Management's purchase of RR Donnelley.

Today Tom Quinlan leads the largest provider of printing and print related business services in the world. The company is also a leading provider of communication services and marketing solutions.  

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Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan

Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan

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