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Mike Benson

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Chief Talent Officer, GE Aerospace at GE Aerospace
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Mike Benson is the Chief Talent Officer at GE Aerospace, leveraging over two decades of experience in human resources and talent management. He holds a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and has held senior roles at General Mills and Johnson & Johnson. He is also a 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is a published author and a frequent speaker at industry and professional associations, sharing his expertise on talent management, leadership, and organizational performance. Mike is based in Minnesota and is the father of two sons.

He began his career as an aircraft maintenance officer in the U.S. Air Force, where one of his cherished roles involved leading propulsion operations.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Chief Talent Officer, GE Aerospace
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Priorities

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Future of Flight
As a leader at GE Aerospace, he is focused on hiring talent to develop new technologies that will shape the future of aviation.
Talent & Succession
His career is centered on building diverse leadership pipelines through best-in-class talent management, a key focus in his roles at GE Aerospace and General Mills.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Chief Talent Officer, GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace
1-2021 - 7-2022
Vice President, Talent Management, Analytics & Organization
General Mills
5-2016 - 1-2021
VP, Talent & Organization Capabilities
General Mills
1-2015 - 5-2016
Director, Leadership Development & Creative Engagement
Johnson & Johnson
10-2011 - 12-2014
Director, Leadership Development
Johnson & Johnson
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Education
2003 - 2006
PhD
University of Minnesota
1997 - 1999
MBA
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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