2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Lelina Chang, GAMCO Corporation

Number of years in CURRENT position: 3

3 skills that you use every day in your position: Analytical problem solving, stakeholder engagement, data analysis.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg.

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Build a collaborative culture where challenging one another to a higher standard is desired, not feared.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a small business in metal fenestration fabrication, designing new products that meet rapidly evolving NYC energy standards takes significant capital, technical expertise, and time. We’ve recently grown our Research & Development team and invested in cutting-edge software that can help simulate product performance. I’m proud to say that Gamco can supply our clients — fenestration installers and general contractors — with quality, energy-efficient products. We’ll be releasing a new thermal door next quarter with more energy-efficient products coming soon!

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “Lelina is a visionary leader who fosters innovation and strives for Gamco’s modernization through technology and industry best practices. She’s a sharp strategic planner and has a critical eye for solutions to business challenges. I’m very proud to work under her leadership and have no doubt that she will bring Gamco to new heights.”- Wenjie Liu, Accounting Manager at Gamco Corporation.