Growth Advances

Lithium Batteries | Artificial Intelligence | Medical Devices | Mentor/Trainer | Innovation | Due Diligence | M&A | Startup Expertise Consulting to Enable Growth: Passionate creator & builder of opportunities in highly uncertain technology & business domains Principal of Growth Advances and EVP of Growth Science: Consulting and guiding companies to success in: (i) energy storage market and technology and, specifically lithium ion batteries, (ii) AI to screen acquisitions and to characterize innovation headroom, and (iii) reducing uncertainty in domains with focus on strategy and execution. George is an accomplished leader known for motivating others to achieve infinite possibilities through an empowering and trusting approach enabling faster delivery of company targets. His true measure for success is to grow a team’s knowledge, making strategic choices and delivering program growth. George applies domaining and strategy and use of artificial intelligence to significantly impact financial outcomes. An optimistic innovator who ensures growth objectives align with business and technology. George is known for being a velvet hammer, coalition builder, confident, C-suite influencer, and embraces external view and market back approach. He is a resourceful technical and business growth professional with 30+ years of experience adding value to organizations. His team guidance, technical detail and innovative approach has enabled him to look deeply into markets and technologies for ways to capture value and opportunity. George and his teams have won several technical, engineering and marketing excellence awards, and he was honored as a DuPont Fellow at a young age; George was recognized for his significant financial impact, hiring top talent and for his exemplary character as a role model and mentor to more than 500 employees.