As Senior Vice President of Gulf Coast Western, Steve Ziemke has helped shape the company through his management and strategy. His strategies have helped to improve partnerships, which themselves have been instrumental in the overall growth and expansion of the company. He has been, and continues to be, a valuable asset in creating and shaping its growth.
Steve started at GCW in January, 2008 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. He is also a member of the Board at Gulf Coast Western. Ziemke was brought in to oversee GCW’s expansion and growth. He has a good track record of success in this role from his prior working years.
He helped make strategic decisions during the company’s early years that have become part of the company’s traditions.
- Total Transparency
Ziemke understands that in order for investors to have confidence in a company, they need to know all the details and plans of the company’s operations. This is very important when making partnership decisions.
In line with this, Ziemke has made sure that the company has the right knowledge and tools to provide all the necessary information to all the partners.
- Focusing on partner’s needs first
Ziemke has made sure that the company is aware of who the partner is and what the partner’s needs are. This ensures that any decisions made by the company are compatible with those needs.
- Strong Operational Team
GCW has a strong and experienced management team that is always ready to take up the challenge and face the new opportunities. Steve’s leadership has helped ensure that the company is run professionally and efficiently.
- Inclusive Management Style
Steve Ziemke is very inclusive in his management style and welcomes input from all levels of employees. This gives Gulf Coast Western an opportunity to leverage on its strengths as well as develop new ideas and strategies.
He makes sure that all the stakeholders of the company know that their input and participation is crucial to any partnership decision. He also ensures that all the stakeholders are told about the decision as soon as it has been made.