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Bill George
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Bill George is a prominent business leader and academic with an extensive career in corporate leadership and management education. Here are key details about Bill George:
Career Highlights
- Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic from 1991 to 2001123
- Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, where he previously taught leadership as a Professor of Management Practice from 2004 to 202223
- Senior executive at Honeywell and Litton Industries earlier in his career23
- Served in the U.S. Department of Defense23
Board Memberships
Bill George has served on the boards of several major corporations and organizations, including:
He is also a life director of the Guthrie Theater and an executive committee member of YMCA of the North.23
Authorship and Thought Leadership
Bill George is a prolific author on leadership topics. His books include:
- "True North: Emerging Leader Edition"
- "Discover Your True North"
- "Authentic Leadership"
- "7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis"123
He is known for promoting the concept of "authentic leadership" and is a frequent contributor to business publications like Fortune and The Wall Street Journal.2
Education
- BSIE with high honors from Georgia Tech
- MBA with high distinction from Harvard University (Baker Scholar)
- Honorary PhDs from several institutions23
Philanthropy
Bill George and his wife Penny established the George Family Foundation in 1994, which focuses on developing authentic leaders and supporting transformative programs serving the common good.13
Current Role
While the query mentions Bill George as Chief Executive Officer at George Family Office, this specific role is not mentioned in the provided search results. However, given his background and philanthropic work, it's possible this role is related to managing his family's philanthropic and business interests.
