Automation Anywhere appointed Jeff Immelt to its board of directors. Focused on agentic process automation (APA), the company will tap Immelt’s deep experience with transformative artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformations.
Since 2018, Immelt has been a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Prior to this, he served as chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) from 2001 to 2017, where he revamped the company's strategy, quadrupled emerging market revenue, expanded its global footprint and re-established market leadership across industries, such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and digital innovation.
As a business leader with expansive cross-industry influence, Immelt played a key role in guiding many sectors through their digital transformations. He also served as an advisor to the U.S. government, including helping navigate the financial crisis in 2008, providing insights on economic recovery, infrastructure investment and technological innovation.
"As we shape the future of AI-led automation, we're excited to welcome Jeff to our board of directors," says Mihir Shukla, co-founder and CEO of Automation Anywhere. "With his rare combination of global experience across industries, Jeff is a transformative leader who, along with GE, has made a significant impact on the world. His deep business acumen and proven ability to guide enterprises through change, along with his role as an advisor to the governments in many parts of the world, enhance his unique blend of expertise. His insights will be invaluable as we accelerate the shift toward the autonomous enterprise, helping organizations leverage AI-driven process automation to boost efficiency and agility."
"AI-driven automation is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and Automation Anywhere is at the forefront of this shift," says Jeff Immelt, venture partner at NEA. "From my experience leading GE, I've seen firsthand how businesses must adapt to drive efficiency and innovation. Automation Anywhere's platform is helping enterprises in healthcare, finance, manufacturing and beyond harness AI to solve complex challenges. I look forward to working with the team to expand its impact and help customers navigate this transformation."
