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Jeff Immelt
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Drive innovation and navigate complex business environments with Jeffrey Robert Immelt, speaker, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric.
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Jeffrey Immelt is a business executive known for his leadership and strategic insights. With a career spanning several decades, Immelt's experience at the forefront of one of the world's largest multinational conglomerates offers invaluable lessons in leadership and innovation. His tenure as Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) from 2001 to 2017 was marked by significant transformations, as he steered the company through a rapidly changing global landscape. Immelt's journey began in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born in 1956. He later earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1982, equipping him with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the business world. Under his leadership, GE expanded its global presence and made substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, reflecting his commitment to innovation and growth. These efforts not only solidified GE's position in the market but also set new standards for the industry. Throughout his career, Immelt faced numerous challenges, including economic downturns and the need to adapt to technological advancements. His ability to guide GE through these turbulent times is a testament to his resilience and strategic acumen. After leaving GE, Immelt continued to influence the business world as a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, where he applies his expertise to support emerging companies. In addition to his corporate achievements, Immelt is an accomplished author, having penned a memoir that provides a candid look at his experiences leading a global enterprise. As a public speaker, he shares his insights on leadership, innovation, and managing complex business environments, drawing from his extensive experience and unique perspective. Immelt's contributions to the business community and his ability to inspire others make him a compelling figure in the world of corporate leadership.
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When he took the reins at General Electric, Jeff Immelt understood that to remain competitive, the company needed to do two things: innovatively leverage technologies that would allow GE and their customers to achieve leaps in productivity and enter faster-growing markets worldwide at scale. He succeeded at both, transforming GE from an industrial titan into the first digital industrial one by building a strong digital platform and establishing leadership in the Industrial Internet. He also greatly expanded the company’s global presence—today, more than 60% of its revenue comes from outside the U.S. In this engaging presentation, Immelt explains how to build a digital, global company that can withstand change and foster sustainable growth.
Join Jeff Immelt, former CEO of General Electric, as he shares his insights on leading GE through its digital transformation. Discover how embracing change and fostering innovation enabled GE to become a nimble giant, and how these invaluable lessons can inspire resilience and creativity in your own pursuits.
As the former President and CEO of GE Healthcare, Jeff Immelt has long believed that healthcare must be married to technology. He understands the major dynamics of today’s marketplace: the desire to link consumers and providers better, the rising costs as people live longer, and the increasing need for payment reform. He articulates how these are further complicated by political instability and regular disruption. Immelt offers audiences unparalleled insight into the industry's future—and explains how decisions made in Washington will impact business writ large.
Jeff Immelt, with his extensive experience leading General Electric through turbulent times, understands the complexities of modern leadership like few others. Through recessions, crises, and unforeseen challenges, he guided GE to transformation and success. Immelt shares invaluable insights on persevering and thriving amidst adversity, emphasizing the importance of embracing change. His key takeaways from GE's transformation inspire audiences to create meaningful value for customers and prepare their organizations for the future. Immelt's lessons empower leaders to navigate uncertainty with resilience and innovation, ensuring readiness for whatever lies ahead.
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Jeff Immelt structures his presentations around case-study-led analysis, drawing directly from his tenure as Chairman and CEO of General Electric to illustrate how large-scale digital and global transformation was executed in practice. He maps strategic decisions — such as building GE's industrial internet platform and expanding international revenue — onto transferable frameworks for leadership, innovation, and managing change.
Jeff Immelt speaks on digital transformation and industrial innovation, globalisation strategy, and the future of healthcare technology. He served as Chairman and CEO of General Electric from 2001 to 2017, during which he led the company's transition into a digital industrial enterprise and grew international revenue to more than 60% of total sales.
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