Business Chief USA July 2019

FOREWORD
W
elcome to the July issue of
Business Chief USA.
This month’s cover story features
Flexential, the data center services
company driving the digital transformation
of its clients’ data infrastructure.
CEO Chris Downie discusses the key
differentiators putting Flexential
ahead of the
competition as a flexible
and essential data center
partner with a focus on
customer success.
Downie, a passionate
lover of rugby and business
solutions alike, carries the
cooperative, strategic and spiritual
ethos of the sport through his role –
with great success thus far. “Rugby
is a sport where strategy and teamwork
are key to how you execute plays.
At Flexential we also focus on strategy
and teamwork.”
Chris Downie,
CEO, Flexential
Also featured in this month’s issue is
Bartell Drugs, the oldest family-owned
drug store chain in the US. We sit down
with Kari Escobedo, SVP of IT, to find
out how the 130 year old company
walks the line between the traditional
and the futuristic, always delivering the
highest quality of service to its customers.
This month’s City Focus explores
Dallas, investigating the thirdlargest
city in the Lone Star
State and examining
three startups working
to change the lives of
its citizens for the better.
Our Top 10 ranks the
country’s largest
manufacturers.
Make sure to check out our
exclusive features on Cashco Financial,
Geodis, Heath Consultants and
Canadian Western Bank.
Enjoy the issue!
Harry Menear
harry.menear@bizclikmedia.com
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