What It Takes - Dave Rydell

Add comment July 14th, 2008

For our next edition of What It Takes, we are honored to include Dave Rydell, Chairman & CEO of Bergstrom and an inductee in the 2008 Rockford Area Business Hall of Fame.

Description: As Chairman of Bergstrom, it is my job to pick a great
person to be the Chief Operating Officer of the company; to set the
strategic direction of the company in consultation with the other
officers; and to determine the culture of the company which will allow the
goals and objectives to be achieved.

Skills: In today’s world, a minimum of a 4 year college education with
preference for a master’s degree. A Master’s degree may be necessary to
be considered for the position the person wants. Certainly, a person
needs to have the attitude that they will stick with a challenge until
the goal(s) are met. They also need a very positive attitude and the
ability to work with a variety of personality types.

Advice: As much education as you can get. Fifteen to twenty years of
job and market experience would be necessary to get a top position.
Global experience would be necessary to get a top position.