Abstract
Albert G. Horvath succeeded Thomas Connelly as CEO of the American Chemical Society on Jan. 1, 2023, after serving almost 4 years as ACS’s treasurer and chief financial officer ( ACS publishes C&EN ). Horvath previously worked at the Smithsonian Institution, several universities, and Mellon Bank. Known for his self-deprecating humor, optimism, and warmth, he recently spoke with Sophie Rovner about his transition from accountant to servant leader, as well as his philosophy about the underpinnings for organizational success. This interview was edited for length and clarity. What piqued your interest in accounting? When I went to Pennsylvania State University, I was trying to decide between economics or science. I went with economics in the business school. Many business students at Penn State ended up going into accounting because it was a practical thing to do, and I came from a practical family. I enjoyed accounting. I liked the fact
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