Bob McEwan

Bob McEwan began his professional career as a high school math teacher and athletic coach before transitioning to the corporate world. He spent more than three decades at GE Aviation’s engineering, manufacturing and service operations. GE Aviation is the global leader in the commercial jet engine business, with more than $20 billion in annual revenue.

Bob started as a front line supervisor and retired as the GM of GE Aviation’s global supply chain. During his career, Bob oversaw numerous manufacturing plants and managed thousands of employees worldwide. Among his accomplishments, he integrated development and production test operations, increased production by 30 percent, and doubled the company’s development programs. Bob has been trained and certified in numerous GE management programs, most notably Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN production systems.

Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehead State University and master’s degrees in education and business from Xavier University. In his retirement, Bob is an executive-in-residence at Xavier University Williams College of Business where he volunteers as a guest lecturer and advisor to the department deans. He recently served as director of business development for the University of Cincinnati Research Institute promoting advanced manufacturing technologies. Bob continues to consult with GE Aviation, its partners and other aerospace companies in engineering and supply chain management. He also conducts leadership seminars for executives and corporate staffs. Learn more about Bob at www.discoveryourinnerleader.com.