Bill George

Bill George is a prominent figure in business leadership and education, currently serving as a Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School where he has taught leadership since 2004. His career spans significant roles in industry and academia, most notably as the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic from 1991 to 2001. George is a prolific author, having written several influential books on leadership including "Discover Your True North" and "Authentic Leadership." His expertise extends to corporate governance, evidenced by his service on the boards of major corporations such as Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and Target. George's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Harvard University, where he was a Baker Scholar. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to business and leadership, including being named one of the "Top 25 Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years" by PBS and receiving the Bower Award for Business Leadership from the Franklin Institute in 2014. George's approach to leadership emphasizes authenticity, purpose, and adaptability, particularly in navigating complex business environments and crises.