George has been advising leaders across industrial sectors for over 30 years on innovation and digital transformation. He is an expert in process and technology strategy and implementation across the value chain – from product lifecycle management to manufacturing execution and supply chain management. With deep expertise in enterprise software and data science, and an emphasis on industrial cybersecurity, he helps companies secure and scale resilient operations. George is the founder and former CEO of Kalypso and now leads Rockwell Automation’s efforts to help more companies enable secure digital operations.
George grew up on a farm in Gustavus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at Youngstown State University. He then went on to receive a PhD in Organic Chemistry from The Ohio State University, and later an MBA from Rice University.
His life’s work has been focused on the research and development of new products, first in R&D, plant management and business management at BFGoodrich, where he was awarded four U.S. patents; then as a partner at Deloitte where he focused on product development and lifecycle management.
A firm believer that consulting is a calling, George published a book "13 Steps to Mindful Consulting" for consultants who strive for a more balanced, fulfilled life.
Outside of Kalypso
George spends his life on the road serving his clients, visiting friends and recharging with family. You can find him all over the world, but he considers Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and Belize home.
George has been writing and performing music since he was a teenager coming up in the late 70’s Cleveland music scene. He recently retired two music projects to focus exclusively on performing in Vernon Trumbull and his Kinsmen, a bayoubilly quartet.
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Credentials
- PhD, Organic Chemistry from Ohio State University
- Author, 13 Steps to Mindful Consulting
Experience
- Leads Digital Product Creation Share Group
- Drives Kalypso's Three Innovation Centers
- Board Member, Ohio State University's Technology Review Board
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