CNBC: Celgene Deal is a ‘Bold’ Move, Says Former Medtronic CEO

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Former Medtronic CEO Bill George joins CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” via phone to talk about the merger between Bristol-Myers and Celgene.

Celgene deal is a ‘bold’ move, says former Medtronic CEO from CNBC.

Eark Bakken: Celebrating One Man’s Full Life

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Here is the video of the Celebration of Life for Medtronic Founder, Earl Bakken. It is a wonderful tribute to an amazing man who worked for healing for his entire life.

My eulogy may be found at 1:02:00.

CNBC: Former Medtronic CEO on Health Care Changes

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Bill George, former Medtronic CEO, discusses the mega deals in the health care sector.

Former Medtronic CEO on health care changes from CNBC.

CNBC: Is An Economic Slowdown Imminent?

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Discussing whether we should start to worry about an economic slowdown, with Bill George, Harvard professor and former Medtronic CEO, and Steve Odland, The Conference Board.

Is an economic slowdown imminent? from CNBC.

This was originally posted on CNBC.com on 11/16/18.

CNBC: The Future Of The Health-Care Industry

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Fred Hassan, former Shering-Plough CEO, and Bill George, former Medtronic CEO, join ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the impact on health-care stocks after news that the sector was the top issue for midterm voters.

The future of the health-care industry from CNBC.

This content was originally posted on CNBC.com on 11/08/2018.

CNBC: CBS Has Talented People, But Not A High Quality Culture, Says Harvard’s Bill George

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Bill George, former Medtronic chairman and CEO and current professor at Harvard Business School, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss CBS after CEO Les Moonves, why the board was late to replace him and what Moonves could be seeing as exit compensation.

CBS has talented people, but not a high quality culture, says Harvard’s Bill George from CNBC.

This content was originally posted on CNBC.com on 9/10/18.

CNBC: Tesla Needs Experienced Automobile Experts

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Bill George, former Medtronic chairman and Harvard Business School professor, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins the ‘Squawk on the Street’ team to discuss what Elon Musk and the Tesla board need to do to bring Tesla back.

Tesla needs experienced automobile experts, says former Medtronic chairman from CNBC.

This content was originally posted on CNBC.com on 8/27/18.

CNBC: Be Like Jeff Bezos and Educate Shareholders to Not Care About Quarterly Profits: Expert

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Bill George | 0 Comments | Filed In: Press

Bill George, former Medtronic CEO, and William Cohan, author of “Why Wall Street Matters,” debate whether it’s better for companies to report earnings twice or four times a year, after President Trump tweeted his support of biannual earnings.

Be like Jeff Bezos and educate shareholders to not care about quarterly profits: Expert from CNBC.

This content was originally posted on CNBC.com on 8/17/18.