Episode 4: Charles Swatzell Gives a Masterclass in Leadership and Ingenuity

Our inspiring conversation with Charles Swatzell, CEO of Formos was incredibly interesting. His diverse experiences inform both his leadership style and vision of what is possible and his unique journey to the C-Suite is fascinating. We believe in the value of lived experience, and Charles is a powerful testament to the idea that leaders who have walked many roads bring a great deal of value to their organization and team. He defines his Working Life North Star as the following:
Define your guiding principles, find a company that aligns, work hard, and be rewarded. If any of this is out of balance you have not found your forever home yet.

Enjoy this galvanizing, powerful, and fun conversation with Charles!

Charles’ Bio

Charles Swatzell has not done it all, not even close, but here are a few things he has been up to:

• Spent 13 years as a professional stage actor

• Worked in Newspaper, Telecom, and Marketing

• Owned a restaurant/coffeehouse/bar/dinner theater

• Built a nationally recognized tech start-up

• Co-founded and sold a national childcare company

Charles is currently the CEO of Formos, a software development company with offices in the US, Vietnam, and Ecuador. He holds a Bachelors in Organizational Management and a Masters in HR Training and Development. Charles lives in Vancouver WA, with his wife and 3 children, and spends the little free time he has trying to figure out how to catch all of these fish he keeps hearing about being in the PNW.