Dr. John W. Mitchell serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC), the leading international trade association representing all facets of the electronics manufacturing industry. Since assuming this role in 2012, Dr. Mitchell has led a period of strategic and dynamic growth, nearly doubling global membership and launching initiatives that elevate workforce development, product standards, and supply chain resilience worldwide. As CEO, he represents more than 3,000 members worldwide and serves as a spokesperson for one of the most vital sectors of the global economy.   

A recognized thought leader on the need for secure, diverse, and resilient electronics supply chains, Dr. Mitchell regularly contributes to international policy discussions and advocates for expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities and addressing workforce shortages across the global electronics ecosystem. A trusted voice on workforce innovation, trade policy, ESG, and the future of electronics, he is frequently invited to share insights as a keynote speaker at industry events and conferences worldwide.  

Dr. Mitchell is the?author of the best-selling book,?Fire Your Hiring Habits: Building an Environment that Attracts Top Talent in Today’s Workforce?(Forbes Books, 2023). The book challenges outdated approaches to talent strategy and reframes the “Great Resignation” as a “Great Reprioritization.” It offers actionable insights for organizational leaders seeking to attract, develop, and retain high-performing teams. All proceeds from the book support the Global Electronics Association’s education foundation.  

Beginning his career as an engineer at General Electric Aerospace, Dr. Mitchell later became a founding member of Alpine Electronics’ U.S. research division, where he contributed to the development of early in-vehicle navigation systems and holds a patent in GPS navigation technology. He has also held executive leadership roles at Bose Corporation and Golden Key International Honor Society, where he successfully led operational and financial transformations on a global scale.  

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Georgia. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Mitchell is an avid triathlete and enjoys spending time with his family, reading, endurance sports, and mentoring students pursuing careers in engineering, technology, and public leadership.