John W Mitchell

CEO

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States34 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Leader in electronics industry standards and workforce solutions.
Extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and education.
Innovator with a patent in GPS navigation technology.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the electronics industry with a focus on standards and workforce development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyLeadership

Other Skills

Public SpeakingSupply chainTechnologyStrategic PlanningChange ManagementHighly resourcefulAnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentManagementProgram ManagementStrategyStart-upsEntrepreneurship

About

Dr. John W. Mitchell is reshaping how we think about education, nonprofit leadership, and electronics manufacturing. As President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association, he’s led initiatives that support industry standards, improve member engagement, and create modern solutions for workforce needs. With roots as a founding member at Alpine Electronics and leadership roles at Bose Corporation, Dr. Mitchell brings a wealth of experience to his role. He also holds a patent in GPS navigation and balances it all with a passion for triathlons and Ironman competitions, living near Atlanta with his family.

Experience

34 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

U.s. partnership for assured electronics (uspae)

Board Member

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Connecting Government and the Electronics Industry
The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) helps ensure the U.S. government (USG) has access to resilient and trusted electronics supply chains.
As a trusted third-party, USPAE orchestrates interactions between the USG and leaders in the electronics industry and academia. It facilitates collaboration on electronics innovations, helps solve government challenges, and accelerates the adoption of new technologies.
USPAE is a non-profit organization, and its members are organized in the U.S. or one of its allied countries. Members are leaders in researching and developing innovative technologies and experts in designing, prototyping and producing advanced electronics. All are committed to high standards in quality, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk management.

Ipc education foundation (ipcef.org)

Board Member

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos · Greater Chicago Area

The IPC Education Foundation creates connections between electronics manufacturers and supply chain companies, academia and the emerging workforce. It works to prepare students for rewarding careers by supplying learning opportunities focused on electronics manufacturing and improving the perception of manufacturing as a stable and well-paid sector.
The IPC Education Foundation partners with forward thinking original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers, PCB Fabricators and the entire electronics supply chain to provide learning and career opportunities for students all over the world.

National association of manufacturers - nam

Board Member - Council of Manufacturing Associations

Jan 2017 – Jan 2023 · 6 yrs · Washington, DC

The Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) is made up of over 260 manufacturing trade associations that work together on behalf of manufacturing in the United States. Through their membership, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) provides knowledge, resources and a great network to help these association CEOs create a stronger and more prosperous manufacturing sector.

Whma - wiring harness manufacturer's association

Board Of Directors

Oct 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Maple Grove, MN

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association is dedicated to providing our members the technical support, access to leading edge technology, benchmarking and the ability to network with the leaders in wire processing equipment, services and manufacturing.
LEAD: By providing knowledge and best practices
EDUCATE: By developing standards and distributing information
CONNECT: By fostering relationships

Pepperdine graziadio school of business and management

Board Of Directors

Jul 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Malibu, CA

The Graziadio Board is a high profile advisory council whose primary objectives are:
Reputation: To enhance the reputation and recognition of the Graziadio School, its students, alumni, faculty and friends.
Advice: Provide advice and counsel to the Dean on strategic issues, curriculum, degree and non-degree program needs within the business community, career placement opportunities for students and alumni, and research and consulting opportunities for faculty.
Resources: Assist the Dean with fund and resource development through advocacy with individuals, corporations and foundations.
Advocate: Communicate, endorse and advocate the Graziadio School's interests to external constituencies.

Global electronics association

President & CEO

Apr 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 1 mo · Bannockburn, IL · Hybrid

The Global Electronics Association is a trade association serving the entire electronics ecosystem (our members represent all the industry sub-sectors: OEM/Prime, Semiconductor, Assembly/EMS, Harness and Connectors, Printed Boards, Materials, Equipment/Software Suppliers). The Association is dedicated to promoting industry growth and strengthening supply chain resiliency.
As the voice of the industry, the Global Electronics Association serves the $6 trillion electronics industry with our vision: “Better electronics for a better world."

Business StrategyPublic SpeakingSupply chainTechnologyLeadership