Jonathan Blank

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Vice President, Supply Chain at GE Aerospace

Mason, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jonathan Blank is the Vice President of Supply Chain at GE Aerospace, where he leverages a two-decade career in engineering and technology. An alumnus of The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, he specializes in supply chain industrialization, strategic execution, and global leadership. People who have worked with him describe him as a strong leader and effective manager.

Deeply committed to his community, Jonathan serves on the volunteer leadership board for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. He actively supports workforce development initiatives, such as the Future of Manufacturing Fund, to empower the communities where GE Aerospace operates and create pathways for future talent in the aviation and manufacturing sectors.

Unique fact: He has a successful track record of developing leaders, averaging more than one executive promotion per year from his direct reports.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

Assertive

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Innovation
As VP of Supply Chain, he recently participated in a panel discussion on aerospace supply chain innovation, a core focus of his role at GE Aerospace.
Supplier Collaboration
Recently hosted GE Aerospace's first Supplier Symposium in over five years, bringing together more than 250 suppliers to align on safety, quality, and a zero-defect culture.
Workforce Development
Actively promotes and supports the Future of Manufacturing Fund, a partnership between the GE Aerospace Foundation and United Way to enhance advanced manufacturing skills programs.

Media Appearances

This GE Aviation Executive Stands Strong to Put Family First. Featured in GE Aerospace News

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Work History

1-2026
Vice President, Supply Chain at GE Aerospace
1-2025 - 1-2026
Vice President, Procurement and Supplier Management at GE Aerospace
5-2024 - 2-2025
GE Engines Services Engineering General Manager [GE Senior Executive Director] at GE Aerospace at GE Aerospace
5-2021 - 12-2024
Engineering Material Systems General Manager [GE Senior Executive Director] at GE Aerospace
1-2017 - 4-2021
Ceramic Matrix Composites [CMC] Materials & Processes Section Leader [GE Executive] at GE Aerospace

Education

7-2022 - 5-2024
Executive MBA from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2002 - 2008
Doctorate from The Ohio State University

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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Jonathan take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Jonathan

Personality Compatibility


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