Leading with Confidence: Jim Keane

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Leading with Confidence: Jim Keane

Steelcase works hard to help people reach their full potential by transforming the ways people work, learn and heal. But reaching your potential isn’t just an output of trying harder or getting lucky. It’s about engagement — finding that sweet spot where you're grounded by a sense of purpose both at home and at work. During this talk, Jim will share how purpose, connection and progress work together to fuel engagement and joy, so you can lead with confidence.

Speaker

Jim Keane is president and CEO of Steelcase Inc., the global leader in the office furniture industry. He has helped Steelcase evolve from a manufacturer to a partner that creates furniture, architecture, technology, and experiences for places that unlock the human promise of people.

After a 17-year Steelcase career, Jim was appointed CEO in March 2014. He is only the ninth person to lead the company in its 106-year history. Founded in Grand Rapids, Steelcase today is a $3.1 billion company employing 12,000 people in factories and sales offices around the world.

Jim gained broad exposure to the business through a variety of leadership roles at Steelcase. At various times, he led research and development, corporate strategy and IT, and served as Steelcase’s chief financial officer. Prior to becoming CEO, he led the sales and marketing functions for the Steelcase brand.

Jim serves on the boards of Rockwell Automation, IDEO, Grand Valley University Foundation, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, and Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA). He earned a bachelor of science degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois, and a master’s in management degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Cost:  $30 Members , $45 Non-Members 
Breakfast will be provided. 

Additional sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Becky Puckett-Wood, bpuckett-wood@inforummichigan.org