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  <title>Episode 063 – Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin</title>
  <description> Episode 063 – Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin  On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange we are honored to be joined by a versatile role model who broadened his mindset abroad, Steven Malony, CEO of Belkin. He is known for his many different roles and international experience which make him a strong and well-rounded business executive. Hear how a new perspective can really help strengthen and form a leader. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on October 3, 2023.  &amp;amp;nbsp;   00:00 – Intro   0:57 – Steven's personal background   2:53 – How he got into Sales   5:06 – Career timeline   6:38 – Advice for international assignments   8:22 – Which experience best prepared you for your role as CEO?   9:38 – Transition to CEO   12:23 – Company rebranding   14:16 – What is next for technology?   15:53 – How to know what technology to invest in next?   18:01 – How Falcon decided to go into audio products   20:49 – Managing working with competitors   22:40 – Word from our sponsor, Shure   23:32 – How COVID-19 affected business strategies   29:42 – Energy efficiency and sustainability   36:18 – Advice for CEOs   40:40 – How he prioritizes company initiatives   42:00 – His favorite product   43:00 – Outro   &amp;amp;nbsp;  Episode Link:&amp;amp;nbsp;Belkin &amp;amp;nbsp; Guest Host: Chris Corley, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer, CDW Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content &amp;amp;amp; Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago &amp;amp;nbsp;   &amp;amp;nbsp;  Subscribe on&amp;amp;nbsp;Apple,&amp;amp;nbsp;Spotify,&amp;amp;nbsp;or wherever you listen to podcasts.&amp;amp;nbsp;  &amp;amp;nbsp;  Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. &amp;amp;nbsp;  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. &amp;amp;nbsp;  Find Shure on:&amp;amp;nbsp;Facebook&amp;amp;nbsp;|&amp;amp;nbsp;LinkedIn&amp;amp;nbsp;|&amp;amp;nbsp;Instagram </description>
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