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Bill Canady is a national bestselling author, seasoned CEO, and the founder of The 80/20 Institute. As Chairman and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products and Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies, he has led companies across five continents, completed over 100 acquisitions, and generated more than $3 billion in shareholder value. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bill built the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) to help leaders simplify operations and scale profitably. He is the author of *The 80/20 CEO* and *From Panic to Profit* (Wiley, 2025).
Bill Canady is a national bestselling author, seasoned CEO, and the founder of The 80/20 Institute—a performance-focused platform helping leaders simplify operations, accelerate execution, and scale profitably. He is the Chairman and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products and Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies, with a track record of leading companies across five continents, completing over 100 acquisitions, and generating more than $3 billion in shareholder value.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Bill forged his leadership foundation through discipline and mission clarity. He later applied those principles in the boardroom, building the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS), now deployed by companies ranging from $1M to over $1B in revenue to drive margin expansion and operational excellence.
Bill is the national bestselling author of *The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days* and *From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle* (Wiley, 2025). Both are widely used by executives, operators, and private equity investors to drive transformation and sustainable growth.
Bill Canady is a seasoned global executive, board director, and business leader with more than 30 years of experience building, transforming, and scaling companies across industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and aftermarket sectors. He has created over $3 billion in shareholder value through disciplined execution, strategic growth initiatives, and cultural transformation.
Bill currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Arrowhead Engineered Products, a $1.5 billion global powersports and aftermarket company with operations in more than 50 countries, and as Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies, a $1 billion industrial distribution platform with over 30 operating companies. In these roles, he has overseen complex integrations, global supply chain strategies, pricing and margin expansion programs, and organizational redesigns that have delivered consistent EBITDA growth in highly competitive markets.
Throughout his career, Bill has partnered extensively with private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and boards of directors to drive profitable growth and maximize enterprise value. He is recognized for his ability to define clear strategic goals, implement execution disciplines, and deliver results in both high-growth and turnaround environments.
Bill is also the founder of The 80/20 Institute, a training and advisory platform built on his proprietary Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS). The Institute equips CEOs, founders, and advisors with practical tools and data-driven methodologies to improve EBITDA performance, simplify complexity, and scale businesses effectively.
In addition to his executive leadership, Bill is an accomplished author. His first book, *The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days*, became a bestseller, and his second, *From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle* (Wiley, 2025), provides a blueprint for unlocking growth in uncertain markets. His upcoming work, *Earn the Right to Win in Life and Business*, expands his frameworks to personal leadership and governance.
Bill began his career as a U.S. Navy veteran, an experience that instilled in him discipline, resilience, and commitment to mission. He earned his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Elmhurst University and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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In a wide-ranging interview, the Arrowhead CEO explains why revenue growth without earnings is the most dangerous signal in business — and why every leadership change he made came later than it should have.
As hold periods stretch and financial engineering fades, Bill Canady lays out the first-100-day sequence operators should run to expand EBITDA — and the three diagnostics he runs before touching a P&L.
A national survey of 1,000 employees reveals a hidden execution gap — most workers can’t access the numbers that define success, and only 26% call their organization highly data-driven.
Explore Bill Canady’s podcast appearances featuring practical insights on the 80/20 Principle, leadership, profitable growth, and strategies for building stronger businesses.
Anchoring Hope Ministries
In this episode of Anchoring Hope, we discuss how to navigate the challenges of being a christian entrepreneur.
Leadership Development News
Bill Canady is the Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP).
The Modern Customer Podcast
In this episode of The Modern Customer Podcast, I sit down with Bill Canady, CEO of OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products, and an Author.
The Strategy Skills Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Bill Canady, CEO of two major industrial companies (OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products).
The Necessary Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, we sit down with Bill Canady, a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and expert in leadership and acquisitions.
Thrivetime Show
In this episode, we discuss how to manage your day, business to business sales 101, workflow design 101, the 80/20 Principle.
Business Leader
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, we speak with him to unpack the three drivers of business transformation.
The Private Equity Podcast
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, we speak with him to unpack the three drivers of business transformation.
Sarder TV
In this episode of Sarder TV, Bill Canady shares insights from more than 30 years of leadership experience, including how to drive organizational growth, reduce costs and more.
The CEO Forum
In a recent insightful episode of The CEO Show, host Robert Reiss sat down with Bill Canady, a seasoned CEO currently at the helm of two multi-billion dollar companies, OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products.
School For Startups Radio
In this episode of School for Startups Radio, Bill Canady shares lessons from more than 30 years in business, including how leaders can apply the 80/20 Principle to uncover value, boost revenue, improve profitability, and drive sustainable business growth.
The Strategy Skills Podcast
In this episode, Bill shares insights from his military background and how it shaped his leadership approach.
Mark Graban Podcast
In this episode, We discuss Bill’s personal Lean journey, which began with Six Sigma and evolved into a deep appreciation for the power of Lean and continuous improvement.
DataFramed
In the episode, Richie and Bill explore the journey from panic to profit in failing companies, the 100-day turnaround process, leveraging data for decision-making, the Pareto principle in business, automation’s role in efficiency, and the importance of empathy and continuous learning in leadership, and much more.
The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast
In this episode, Bill shares how the 80/20 rule can help you focus on what truly drives profitability and efficiency. We discuss strategies for scaling smart, maximizing profits, and leading with confidence.
The Business of Government Hour
In this episode of The Business of Government Hour, Bill Canady shares how leaders can apply the 80/20 Principle to cut through the noise, focus on high-impact priorities, and move from panic to profit while building a stronger path for sustainable growth.
CEOs Unscripted
In this candid conversation with Jane, Bill shares the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, including why the first 100 days in a new role matter, how to build buy-in across your team, and why under-resourcing your strategy is the fastest route to failure.
The Directors & Boards Podcast
In the latest edition of Executive Session, Bill Canady, chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, provides his thoughts on the new tariff landscape in the United States.
$4M Strategies™ Podcast
In this episode of the $4M Strategies™ Podcast, Bill Canady shares how businesses can build a defensible market by focusing on mission-critical products, recurring revenue, and low-cost, high-value components that support long-term growth.
Dave Durand Podcast
In this episode, Bill Canady shares how leaders can turn a business around in 100 days by aligning teams around a clear vision, improving profitability, developing strong leaders, and applying proven strategies for sustainable growth.
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In 2025, Bill was honored by The CEO Forum Group Institute, an award reserved for leaders who create new value, reinvigorate companies, and reinvent industries.
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