Lessons Learned from Leading a Great American Company
In this session, Jeff walks through a variety of mission critical topics related to leadership and the hard won lessons he learned during his sixteen years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic companies including (i) leadership in today’s world, (ii) major systems and driving change, and (iii) leading with a point of view/first principles.
Jeff served as chairman and CEO of GE for 16 years where he revamped the company’s strategy,global footprint, workforce and culture. During his tenure, he led several innovative transformations that doubled industrial earnings, reshaped the portfolio, re-established market leadership, grew a strong share position in essential industries, and quadrupled emerging market revenue.
Jeff has been named one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times by Barron’s, The Financial Times, “Man of the Year” and ranked #24 on Forbes “Most Powerful People” list. During his tenure as CEO, GE was named “America’s Most Admired Company” by Fortune magazine andone of “The World’s Most Respected Companies” in polls by Barron’s and the Financial Times.
