11 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: A CEO’s Perspective on Family Business Dynamics

Ed Delia

Published on: 21/04/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia speaks with Mark Howe, President of The Knotts Company, a family-run business with a 72-year legacy. Mark reflects on his journey from childhood visits to the shop floor to leading the company, shaped by mentorship from his father and years of hands-on experience. Together, they explore how automation, AI, and leadership evolution are reshaping the future of manufacturing and multigenerational business.