Last Updated: 05 Jan, 2024 | Views: 535
Age: 68
Profession: Business Women
Famous For: CEO of Carbon3D
Higher Education: Master's degree in management
About (Profile/Biography):
Ellen J. Kullman was born on born January 22, 1956 in United States business executive. Carbon (company) has been led by her since November 2019. In addition to being the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of "E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company" ("DuPont"), she was also a former director of General Motors. She was ranked 31st on Forbes' 2014 list of the 100 Most Powerful Women. October 16, 2015, marked Kullman's retirement from DuPont.
Career:
In 1988: Kullman joined DuPont as marketing manager in the company's medical imaging division as she began her career at General Electric.
On October 1, 2008: DuPont's board of directors elected Kullman president and director and chief executive officer on January 1, 2009.
On October 30, 2009: Due to Kullman's election as Chair of the company, DuPont announced, that he would take office on December 31, 2009.
During 2011-2013: Ellen J. Kullman served on the Executive Committee of The Business Council.
On June 6, 2013: Kullman was announced as the new chairman of the US-China Business Council.
On October 5, 2015: As a result of a battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz and Trian Fund Management, his investment firm, Kullman, announced his retirement from DuPont (effective October 16, 2015).
On October 14, 2016: The Amgen Board of Directors appointed Kullman.
On December 21, 2016: Kullman was appointed as an independent director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
Honor:
In 2014: Ranked as the 31st most powerful woman in the world
Ranking 8th on 'The Wall Street Journal's list of 'Women to Watch in 2008.
In 2014: Received the George Washington Carver Award.
In 2020: Named as one of the Top 50 Best CEOs for Small/Mid-Size companies
Unknown facts:
During her tenure as DuPont's CEO, Kullman was charged with inappropriately delegating DuPont's environmental liabilities to a spin-off company.Kullman is married to Michael Kullman and they have three children.