William S. Karol

President & CEO
KODA Enterprises Group

William (Bill) Karol received a BS from Cornell in Economics in 1979. Upon graduation, he joined HMK Enterprises, Inc. Among other positions, he headed up HMK's acquisition and strategic planning activities. Mr. Karol was personally responsible for sourcing and directing the acquisition of over 25 companies on HMK's behalf from 1979 through 1989. In 1989 he formed KODA Enterprises Group, Inc., where he serves as its President and CEO. KODA has acquired or sold over 25 companies.

Mr. Karol is active in the Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. where he has served in numerous positions including Chairman of the New England Chapter and Chairman of some international events. He is the co-founder of The Herbert M. Karol Cancer Foundation and founder of the Darcie L. Karol Cancer Fund. Mr. Karol is on the Board of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Mr. Karol is currently on the Board of New Hampton School and has served on the Boards of the Carroll School and Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.