FFB Week 49 – Reflections From 33 Years in the Industry, and What’s Next: A Conversation with Corning’s Mike Bell

Mike Bell’s remarkable career has paralleled the growth of the fiber industry — culminating in his leadership of the largest global fiber manufacturer. As he prepares to retire as head of Corning Optical Communications, Bell will sit down for a fireside chat with colleague Bob Whitman, touching on the key turning points Bell has seen in his 33 years in the industry, the most critical opportunities and challenges in the market, and where fiber goes from here. He’ll also unpack some of the leadership traits necessary for success in such a growing and cyclical business, and how his time as a submarine warfare officer in the U.S. Navy helped shape him as a leader.

With Special Guests:

Mike Bell Senior VP and GM Corning Optical Communications LLC

Bob Whitman VP Carrier Market Development Corning Optical Communications LLC