77 - Passing the Torch: Creating a Lasting Legacy in Multigenerational Engineering Leadership

Ed Delia

Published on: 07/01/2026

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Chuck Becht IV, CEO, and Chuck Becht V, President—the father-son leadership team of Becht Industrial Group. They discuss the company’s multi-generational history, leadership transitions, and growth strategies. The conversation highlights Becht’s culture of trust, technical excellence, and client-focused service, as well as their approach to innovation, talent development, and adapting to industry changes.

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74 - Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible When Your Family Business is Your Life?

Ed Delia

Published on: 29/12/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Akshay Shah, Group Executive Director of Silafrica. Akshay shares his journey from childhood in his family’s Tanzanian factory to leading a sustainable plastics packaging enterprise across Africa. He discusses blending family legacy with professional management, the challenges of scaling and unifying operations, and the personal costs of work-life imbalance. Akshay reflects on embracing innovation, sustainability, and peer learning, while preparing for Silafrica’s next phase with new investors. The episode offers candid insights on leadership, legacy, and balancing tradition with growth.

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