Beth Comstock
Former Vice Chair, GE, and Author, “Imagine It Forward”
Beth Comstock’s first book, Imagine It Forward, was published in September 2018. She is currently focused on nature conservation and continues to work as a writer and advisor. Comstock is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society, and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in biology.
Comstock spent nearly three decades at GE. As chief marketing and commercial officer and then vice-chair of innovation, she led efforts to accelerate new growth, develop digital and clean-energy futures, seed new businesses, and enhance brand value.
As president of integrated media at NBC Universal, Comstock oversaw TV ad revenue and digital media efforts, including the early development of Hulu.com. Prior to this, she held a succession of roles at NBC, CBS, and CNN/Turner Broadcasting.
