In Conversation with Morton H. Meyerson: Redefining Leadership

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Alumni Association invites you to join us May 26th for an intimate conversation with incoming TBHF Legend Morton H. Meyerson.

Morton will discuss how and why, after decades of successfully leading organizations, he radically shifted his approach to leadership.

Morton served as President and Vice Chair of Ross Perot's EDS, overseeing 50,000 employees. After EDS was sold to GM, he became the Chief Technology Officer of GM. Morton teamed up with Perot again in 1996, this time as chair and CEO of Perot Systems. It was then that he realized his previous approach to leadership would no longer work. By challenging the status quo, he was able to create a company culture that prioritized employee and customer satisfaction without compromising financial success and growth, eventually leading Perot Systems to more than $1B in annual revenue.

Morton will share how he came to this revelation and the actionable steps he took as a leader to create change across the company at all levels. This event is offered exclusively to our TBHF Alumni. There will be a question-and-answer portion, so come prepared to ask questions about effective leadership, brand values, and company culture.

About Morton H. Meyerson

Morton is currently Chair of 2M Companies, a family office he established in 1983, and of The Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation. Meyerson joined Ross Perot’s startup, EDS, as a systems engineer trainee in 1966, rising to become President and Vice Chair. In 1984, Meyerson played a significant role in the sale of EDS to General Motors, becoming the Chief Technology Officer of GM. In 1986, he left GM to focus on private investing, working closely with Richard Rainwater and coaching Michael Dell during the formative period of Dell Computer. In 1992, he again teamed with Perot, becoming Chair and CEO of Perot Systems. Meyerson retired in 1998 and has since focused on investing through 2M Companies. He spends significant time pursuing an active giving program through his family foundation, which is funded by his private investments.

About the Alumni Association

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