Empowering creative talent
As a leader, I am passionate about fostering a positive, collaborative team culture built on trust and mutual respect. I believe in investing in the growth of my team members both individually and collectively. By providing opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and skills-building, my team members have transformed into award-winning design professionals and inspiring design leaders.
I prioritize building trust with my team by being transparent, open to feedback, and consistently demonstrating my commitment to their success. I create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, challenged, and motivated to excel.
By recognizing and nurturing individual strengths, I ensure that each team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. I am committed to long-term development and believe that by investing in my team’s growth, we can achieve remarkable results. My focus on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and trust has led to significant achievements and positioned my team as a driving force within our organization and broadly across our company’s design community.
What others have said
Marc Wisniewski
Head of Design, IBM
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Andy Yu
Product Designer, IBM
“Fosters collaboration, Honesty, and Trust”
Empathy is an outstanding quality of George. He genuinely cares about each and every one of us, and wants to see us be the best versions of ourselves. He leads the team with a growth mindset, fostering an environment of collaboration, honesty, and trust among us. Moreover, his support of transparency and open dialogue further strengthens that sense of trust among us. George goes above and beyond to ensure that we are well equipped to succeed in our careers by addressing our needs, both collectively as a team and individually as a professional.
Arin Clement
Product Design Lead, IBM
“Authentic leader in every way”
George is the best manager that I’ve ever had. He is the person that I look to when I need advice because he’s been a designer and researcher and gets the context. He is the person who will help find innovative solutions to whatever problems come up because he is incredibly intelligent and immensely creative. He is a wonderful person who genuinely cares for the success of each teammate he oversees, and his leadership style is authentic in every way.
Samantha Pezzello
Product Designer, IBM
“Promotes a growth mindset culture”
George always promotes a culture of having a growth mindset and encourages us to continually improve our skills and progress within our careers. He advocates for his team members and works to make sure that we are all on projects that will help us achieve our goals and grow as designers, while being happy with what we’re doing. His transparency and overall outgoing/positive attitude are always the refreshing “breath of fresh air” you need in any office. No matter the situation, George is the person you want to have by your side. I am truly grateful to have him as my manager. He is the best part about IBM!
Ali Cuthbertson
Product Design Lead, IBM
“Encourages innovation and improvement”
As a leader, George is an exemplary role model. His visionary outlook, combined with strong communication skills, enables him to inspire and guide teams toward achieving ambitious goals. George leads by example and fosters a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability. He actively listens to team members, values their input, and empowers them to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. George's leadership style instills confidence, motivates individuals to perform at their best, and creates an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
John Rosato
HR Platforms Technical Lead, IBM
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