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Kevin Nolan
President & CEO of GE Appliances, a Haier Company
Kevin Nolan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Appliances, a Haier company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a long-standing career with GE, spanning over 35 years, including roles in various GE businesses before becoming the CTO of GE Appliances in 2006 and later CTO of Qingdao Haier in 2016.12 After GE Appliances was acquired by Haier in 2016, Nolan became the CEO in 2017.57
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Innovation: Under his leadership, GE Appliances has undergone significant organizational transformation, focusing on customer-centricity and employee empowerment. The company became the fastest-growing appliance company in North America.34
- Technology and Innovation: Nolan holds over 30 patents and has led the development of numerous innovative appliance products. He co-founded FirstBuild, a makerspace that redefines product development.6
- Community Engagement: He is involved with community nonprofits and supports STEAM programs in public schools.6
Education:
- Nolan graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1989.17
LinkedIn Profile:
His LinkedIn username is indeed "nolankevin," and he is based in Louisville, Kentucky.7
Highlights
Jun 10 · sloanreview.mit.edu
Keeping Innovation Alive at a Legacy Organization
May 28 · partners.wsj.com
Kevin Nolan, CEO, GE Appliances - Paid Program - WSJ