Interview with Greg
Greg is the man that puts it all together. He isn’t an expert on the specialty sections of the company yet he is the one that everyone needs to go to if they need something approved. We spoke about his start and escalation to the position he holds today and about International travel.
Greg told me that when he got his job, the timing was right and it just happened, it all came together. Nortel was looking for a former high ranking employee that had had previous experience (Some of the positions Greg has held include Chief of Staff, Commerce Secretary and working with the Clinton Administration). Greg had worked with Nortel for a long time and knew many of his colleagues (that are currently working in the office). The job Greg has evolved over the past six years. About four year ago, along with International responsibility, public speaking and taking care of internal Nortel stuff, Greg was asked to be in charge of Community Relations.
When undertaking Community Relations, Greg noticed that what Nortel does (working with volunteer-based programs such as Habitat for Humanity) didn’t necessarily distinguish Nortel from other companies. So, Greg and colleague Julie had a “vision” to turn Nortel into a unique company that does more than expected!
Greg mentioned that he was very passionate about International traveling and enjoyed it. He told me that his favorite places to travel to include China, Latin America, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Brazil. He told me that he went to Iraq and Canada last year.
Greg is a great leader and an awesome boss to have!
March 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am
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