John Venhuizen is the Chief Executive Officer of Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative. Venhuizen joined Ace as a young marketing associate in 1992, and rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President and ultimately President & CEO. Throughout his tenure, he provided leadership to Ace’s aggressive growth strategy while at the same time facing unprecedented challenges from big box stores and online competitors. He serves on a number of boards and is a graduate of Trinity Christian College.
John Venhuizen
President & CEO | Ace HardwareThe Importance of A Mission That Goes Beyond Making Money
Published November 8, 2018TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
Leading OrganizationsVisionJohn Venhuizen discusses why it’s important for business leaders to identify a vision that is bigger than just making money.
Never miss an inspiring leadership insight or the latest leadership news!
About the Speaker(s)
John Venhuizen
President & CEOAce Hardware
John Venhuizen is the Chief Executive Officer of Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative. Venhuizen joined Ace as a young marketing associate in 1992, and rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President and ultimately President & CEO. Throughout his tenure, he provided leadership to Ace’s aggressive growth strategy while at the same time facing unprecedented challenges from big box stores and online competitors. He serves on a number of boards and is a graduate of Trinity Christian College.