Leader | Advisor | Speaker
Gary Michel is the former chair and CEO of JELD-WEN, Inc. Nearly 40 years of top-level experience inform his leadership strategy, approach to business transformations and operational excellence, and lean manufacturing expertise.
Under Gary’s leadership, his deComplify philosophy has shaped iconic businesses and brands like Ingersoll Rand, Club Car, Trane, and Honeywell.
He’s also served as a member of the board of directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. Gary currently serves on the boards of World Shoe Company, Distro AI, and the American Heart Association.
Gary’s Philosophy
A great company is a company that people want to buy from, people want to work for, and people want to invest in. A truly great company always does the right thing for people, communities, and the world itself.
Leaders have the ability to impact the world in their hands. Great leaders align the impact they choose to make with their business strategy, sustainability, and profitability.
deCOMPLIFY: HOW SIMPLICITY DRIVES STABILITY, INNOVATION, AND TRANSFORMATION
It empowers leaders to take concrete steps towards building a great company. Beyond the tools and practical tips, readers will take away a renewed sense of purpose and vision, for their organization and themselves, which will define the difference they can make.
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FRESH EYES, CLEAR VOICE
Gary Michel has been there! Leading iconic businesses of all sizes through transformation to growth and performance expansion.
The wisdom of this experience, building great companies and high performing teams, is at the heart of his philosophy.
Gary cuts through the noise of the leadership development discourse to offer a new perspective that can help leaders solve the problems facing their businesses and become better leaders. Whether he’s addressing a large audience, a meeting room, or coaching one-on-one, he provides actionable, practical, clear solutions that lead to reliable results and out-sized performance.
Gary’s advice focuses on the high-level difference makers that move businesses forward:
- Top-line growth
- Driving high-performance
- Margin expansion
- Increasing profitability
- Delivering impactful results
Options for Gary’s speaking programs include:
- Keynotes
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Webinars
- Retreats
- Coaching














