Jim Whitehurst
Keynote Speaker: Business Transformation Leader & Technology Executive; Former President of IBM & CEO of Red Hat; Author of "The Open Organization"
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Jim Whitehurst Biography
Jim Whitehurst is a business executive with experience in management consulting, aviation, enterprise software, and gaming technology. Whitehurst began his career at Boston Consulting Group, advancing to partner and holding corporate development leadership roles in the Chicago, Hong Kong, and Shanghai offices, as well as serving clients in the Atlanta office across various industries. He is a graduate of Rice University, holds a General Course degree from the London School of Economics, and earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University.
Whitehurst held executive roles at Delta Air Lines, serving as senior vice president, chief network and planning officer, and later chief operating officer. He oversaw the company’s bankruptcy proceedings and its recovery from an attempted takeover by US Airways. Whitehurst played a key role in the campaign known as Keep Delta My Delta, resisting the merger proposal and guiding the airline through a turbulent period in the aviation industry.
At Red Hat, an open source enterprise software company, Whitehurst led business development, finance, and global operations. Under his leadership, Red Hat became the first open source software company to reach $1 billion in revenue, with revenue growing from more than $500 million to nearly $3 billion during his tenure. Market capitalization increased more than tenfold. Whitehurst’s approach to leadership and organizational culture during this period formed the basis for his book, "The Open Organization: Igniting Passion and Performance," published by Harvard Business Review.
IBM acquired Red Hat for $34 billion, after which Whitehurst served as Red Hat’s president and CEO before becoming president of IBM. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna credited Whitehurst with playing a pivotal role in the IBM and Red Hat integration and in articulating IBM’s strategy. After stepping down as IBM president, Whitehurst continued as a senior advisor to IBM’s executive leadership team.
Whitehurst later served as interim CEO of Unity Technologies and was appointed executive chair of the Unity Board. He serves on several boards of directors, including United Airlines, and is an advisory board member for Santander Bank. Whitehurst is a regular speaker at corporate and industry events, has delivered a TED Talk, and hosts a management and leadership video series titled "An Open Conversation With Jim." He is a managing director at Silver Lake, a private equity firm focused on the information technology sector.
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Jim Whitehurst is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Sales, Customer Experience, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, College, Commencement and Leadership.
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Jim Whitehurst is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Computer Science, Technology and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Whitehurst for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jim Whitehurst generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gary Vaynerchuk, Daymond John and Mark Cuban. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Whitehurst for an upcoming event.
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Whitehurst: Free OSS Red Hat's biggest competition in Asia | ZDNet
Asked if Asia still lacked the skillsets to deploy and manage open source environments, Red Hat President and CEO Jim Whitehurst said while this might be true ...
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Red Hat CEO sheds light on the real reason its CFO is leaving
In an interview with Jim Cramer on Thursday, Red Hat's CEO Jim Whitehurst said Calderoni was an "extraordinary" executive, and was always more of a ...
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In a Crisis, Be Open and Honest - The New York Times
James Whitehurst is president and chief executive of Red Hat, the world's largest open source software company. Q. You joined Delta Air Lines at noon on Sept.
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How Red Hat became the world's first billion dollar open source ...
How Red Hat became the world's first billion dollar open source company - An interview with CEO Jim Whitehurst. 04/14/2016 12:44 pm ET ...
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Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst: containers creating winners and ...
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How much does it cost to book Jim Whitehurst for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jim Whitehurst, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Whitehurst, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jim Whitehurst speak about?
Jim Whitehurst is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Sales, Customer Experience, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, College, Commencement and Leadership. -
Where does Jim Whitehurst travel from?
Jim Whitehurst generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jim Whitehurst?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Whitehurst for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Whitehurst for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Whitehurst or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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