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About Global Competitiveness | Talent driven innovation | U.S manufacturing insights
Energy, technology, trade | Redefining manufacturing

About Global Competitiveness 

The Honorable Gary Locke The Honorable Gary Locke, US Secretary of Commerce, US Department of Commerce
The Honorable Gary Locke talks about the future of the US manufacturing industry and key drivers for success including jobs and innovation.

Charles O. Holiday Charles O. Holliday, Chairman, Bank of America
Charles O. Holiday talks about how the Manufacturing industry can solve the problems needed to create good jobs with the support of government.

James W. Owens James W. Owens, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar Inc.
James W. Owens talks about the policies that need to be restored to create competitiveness to build a great global economy. Public awareness is a key drivers for competitiveness.

Jim Quigley Jim Quigley, CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Jim Quigley talks about how manufacturing is essential for the global economy and all nations need to elevate their interest in the manufacturing industry.

Mayo A. Shattuck III Mayo A. Shattuck III, Chairman, President and CEO, Constellation Energy
Mayo A Shattuck III talks about energy policy and educating the workforce of tomorrow on the importance of competitiveness.

craig_gifi Craig Giffi, Vice Chairman, U.S. Leader, Consumer & Industrial Products industry, Deloitte LLP
Craig Giffi talks about the Global Competitiveness in Manufacturing initiative sponsored in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness.

Hans_Roehm Hans Roehm, Global Managing Partner, DTT Global Manufacturing Industry
Hans Roehm talks about the future growth drivers for manufacturing competitiveness including industry consolidation and location strategies.

deborah_wincesmith Deborah Wince-Smith, President and CEO, Council on Competitiveness
Deborah Wince-Smith talks about the refinement needed in the manufacturing industry to increase competitiveness and the initiatives jointly pursued by the Council on Competitiveness and Deloitte to help manufacturers on this journey.

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Talent driven innovation 

Gov. John Engler The Honorable John M. Engler, Former President, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
Discusses the need to develop a strategy for manufacturing that includes educating the workforce, developing a strong trade agenda, and driving policies that support manufacturing growth.

Craig Giffi Craig Giffi, Vice Chairman, U.S. Leader, Consumer & Industrial Products industry, Deloitte LLP
Talks about 21st century manufacturing and the need for mobility and support by countries to help growth and innovation in manufacturing.

Clarence Cazalot Clarence Cazalot, President and CEO, Marathon Oil Company
Explains how the manufacturing industry provides economic diversification and enables skilled workers to obtain well-paying jobs that help to support local communities. In addition, he discusses how manufacturing promotes technological innovation.

Jim Quigley Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University
Touches upon research and development (R&D) and innovation and how they support manufacturing competitiveness. Government also plays a vital role to help drive the manufacturing industry and helps to shape the public's perception of manufacturing.

Monte Alger Monty Alger, Vice President and CTO, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Mentions that companies need to collaborate to advance the manufacturing industry. Other factors that contribute include R&D, alignment of public policy, business, and universities.

Daniel S. Goldin Daniel S. Goldin, CEO, The Intellisis Corporation
Explains that talent and innovation drive manufacturing. Government must accept open markets to help create an environment for future investment in the manufacturing industry.

S. Gopalakrishnan Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, CEO and Managing Director, Infosys Technologies Limited
Discusses that the skills needed for manufacturing are different as compared to other industries. Training and education are key enablers and areas where companies need to invest.

S. Gopalakrishnan Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Michigan
States how technology has changed manufacturing and created an industry that requires talented employees with certain skill sets. Businesses will need to collaborate with higher education and support immigration policies to help drive manufacturing growth.

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U.S manufacturing insights 

Julio Nemeth Julio Nemeth, Vice President, Product Supply, Global Family Care, The Procter & Gamble Company
Explains the factors that are driving companies to be more competitive, including consumers, infrastructure, government, and talent.

John Krenicki John Krenicki, Jr., Vice Chairman, General Electric Company; President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Energy General Electric Company
Discusses the importance of having a strong market and a government that focuses on promoting domestic goods and supporting companies with trade policies.

John Selldorf John P. Selldorff, President and CEO, Legrand North America
Talks about the importance of redefining manufacturing to better understand its value.

Steven Leer Steven F. Leer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arch Coal, Inc.
Discusses the need for change in the U.S. industrial competitiveness policy.


Robin Roy Dr. Robin Roy, Vice President of Projects and Policy, Serious Materials, Inc.
Explains that U.S. companies and government should focus on strategies that will get people back to work.

Lee McIntire Lee A. McIntire, Chairman and CEO, CH2M HILL
Talks about sustainability and the need of an energy plan in the U.S. to support competitiveness.

Kent Hughes Kent H. Hughes, Director, S.T.A.G.E., Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Explains that manufacturing has been neglected in the U.S. and believes that government should make it an attractive place for investors.

Jim Porter James B. Porter, Jr., Principle Consultant, DuPont
Explains the deep value that manufacturing has to the U.S. economy and how companies can grow.

Kenan Sabin Kenan E. Sahin, President and Founder, TIAX LLC
Discusses the importance of innovation capacity and implementation capacity.


Mark Pinto Dr. Mark R. Pinto, Executive Vice President and CTO, Applied Materials, Inc.
Explains the need for energy and sustainability policies to support the manufacturing of solar products.

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Energy, technology, trade 

General Wald General Charles F. "Chuck" Wald, USAF (Ret.), Director and Senior Advisor, Aerospace & Defense Industry Deloitte, LLP
Discusses the effects of globalization and trade policies on manufacturing companies.

Ralph Izzo Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President and CEO Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated
Explains the need for governments to implement energy policies.

Leo Annab Leo Annab, Corporate Senior Vice President, CA, Inc.
Talks about the importance of technology in manufacturing and how regulations and policies should support its development.

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Redefining manufacturing  

Alice Gast Alice P. Gast, President, Lehigh University
Explains that businesses and universities will have to work together in order for manufacturing companies to be competitive in the future.

Pierre Gauthier

Pierre L. Gauthier, President and CEO, Alstom U.S.
Discusses the key factors to support development of new manufacturing.


Ray Gogel Ray Gogel, President and CEO, CURRENT Group, LLC
Discusses the need for more collaboration among businesses, governments, and universities in manufacturing.

Richard Jarmen Richard B. Jarman, President and CEO, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
Discusses the multiplier effect that manufacturing has on the economy and the importance of infrastructure.

Jamshyd Godrej Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman of the Board, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Discusses manufacturing in India and how its government has made adjustments to policies to support manufacturing growth.

Bjorn Stigson Björn Stigson, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Discusses the tendency for companies to resist change and the need for them to research future trends in order to be competitive.

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