Dr. George Westerman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Westerman is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and Founder of the Global Opportunity Forum. With over 20 years of experience at MIT, he has authored award-winning books, including 'Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation'. A pioneering researcher in digital transformation, his papers have been published in top journals such as the Harvard Business Review and Sloan Management Review. He specializes in helping employers, educators, and groups rethink workforce learning in light of global research collaborations. In addition, Westerman co-chairs the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Awards and is a member of the Digital Strategy Roundtable at the Library of Congress. He also serves as a learning strategy advisor to the World Health Organization Academy, frequently working with senior management teams across various industries. Prior to his role in academia, he earned his Doctorate from Harvard Business School and gained over 13 years of experience in product development and technology leadership roles.

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Experience

Principal Research Scientist

2000-01-01 — Present

MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA

Research and teaching in the field of management science, focusing on the intersection of technology and business.