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Global Photonics Economic Forum 2024

Kenny Wilson

Jabil, CEO

About the Speaker

Kenneth S. Wilson, the Chief Executive Officer of Jabil since May 2023, has played a pivotal role in steering the company through periods of significant growth and transformation. His journey with Jabil began in 2000, starting as a business unit coordinator, and has spanned over two decades, during which he has held multiple leadership positions. Notably, as the Executive Vice President and CEO of Jabil’s Green Point division, Wilson extended his expertise to Consumer Packaging and Corporate Procurement, showcasing a keen ability to lead and innovate across diverse business units.

Before his tenure at Jabil, Wilson contributed eight valuable years at Motorola as an operations manager within their Handset Division, setting the stage for his exceptional career in technology and manufacturing. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, providing a solid foundation for his professional accomplishments.

Wilson's leadership philosophy emphasizes customer and employee satisfaction, underpinned by Jabil's decentralized business model which enables rapid, real-time decision-making. This approach, along with a culture of ownership and commitment, has guided Jabil through various market challenges. Wilson is dedicated to maintaining Jabil's core values while leading the company towards new heights of innovation and success. His commitment to community and environmental impact reflects in Jabil's operations worldwide, making a significant positive difference locally and globally.

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