William Ruh

Non Executive / Other Non-Executive
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Mr. Ruh, age 61, brings to the Board a track record of success in managing the digital transformation of large industrial companies. He possesses a wealth of expertise in advanced software and automation solutions, including cloud‑based platforms, analytics machine learning and cybersecurity, developed over the course of a thirty year career in the software industry.

Mr. Ruh is the Chief Executive Officer, Digital of Lendlease Group, an international property and infrastructure group. Prior to joining Lendlease, he served as the chief executive officer for GE Digital as well as the senior vice president and Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for GE (2011‑2018). Other pervious roles included executive roles at: Cisco Systems, Inc. (2004‑2011) where he held global responsibility for developing advanced services and solutions; Software AG, Inc. (2001‑2004); and The Advisory Board Company (2000‑2001), among others. Mr. Ruh has served on the boards of Pivotal Software, Cadmakers, Akrometrix, Taleris, the American Chamber of Commerce Australia and the Bay Area Council. Mr. Ruh is an accomplished author of books and papers. He has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computer science from California State University, Fullerton where he is a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Engineering

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Ruh
DoB: 01/01/1962
Age: 64 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc.
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CompanyCommitteePositionDate Appointed
BoardChief Executive Officer

 

Working history

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Cisco Systems
Appointed Date: 01/01/2004
Date Resigned: 01/01/2011
Industry: Software and IT

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Magna International Inc.BoardOther Non-Executive
Magna International Inc.TechnologyChairperson
Magna International Inc.RemunerationMember

 

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