Michelle Bockman joined 3D Control Systems as the CEO with the vision of scaling the organization in the digital manufacturing industry. She initially took the role, Advisor, to 3D Control Systems and quickly understood how their solution is providing an offering that was missing in the market. Michelle is excited to lead this company to the next level.
Previously, Michelle Bockman was the GM and Global Head of Automotive, 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, at HP Inc. In this role, she built a business in the automotive vertical through deep levels of customer engagement and growing HP’s presence in the industry.
Prior to this role, she was Global Head of 3D Printing Commercial Development & Expansion at HP Inc. She focused on growing the market through customer engagements, global alliances, and new applications ensuring the best customer experience and outcomes. Her main focus has been and currently is transforming industrial companies from analog to digital providing new and different business models that drive growth and differentiation.
Before joining HP, Michelle had a long career at several GE businesses. She held multiple executive leadership roles spanning from Service, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product Development at GE Healthcare and Industrial Solutions as well as scaling a start-up business at GE Digital.
During her many years of being involved in the GE Women’s Network, Michelle started and led two Women’s Network hubs in St. Louis, Missouri and Washington, DC. Also, she co-led GE Girls executive corporate program team focusing on girls in STEM.
Prior to joining GE, Michelle held various positions in engineering, supply chain, service, sales, and quality at Dana Corporation (Tier 1 automotive) and Nikon Inc. (biomedical & industrial metrology).Michelle holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and is based in San Francisco, California.