Awards & Recognition
★Steelcase received ASTD BEST Award under his leadership for innovative design thinking curriculum
★Recognition as transformational leader in design thinking and office furniture innovation
★Credited with forecasting shift from cubicles to open office environments
Notable Facts
→Former CEO of Ford Motor Company (2017-2020) during critical transformation period
→Previously CEO of Steelcase for 20 years, transforming office furniture industry
→Youngest CEO in Steelcase history at age 39
→Currently serves on State Farm board of directors
→Former University of Michigan interim athletic director who hired Jim Harbaugh
→Played center on University of Michigan football team in 1970s
→Known as pioneer of design thinking in corporate America
→Available as keynote speaker through multiple speaking bureaus
→Member of TED community and long-time proponent of design thinking
→Board member of La-Z-Boy since 2021