Lessons from the Top-10: Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes, on Leadership, Feedback, and Innovation

By Simone Maggioni, March 2025

Introduction

In this edition of Lessons from the Top, our colleague Simone Maggioni speaks with Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. Simonelli talks about the fundamentals in leadership: the importance of being a role model, the endless value of feedback, the ability to communicate effectively, and how technology and culture drive innovation.

About Lessons from the Top

Lessons from the Top is an Eric Salmon & Partners thought leadership series, featuring exclusive interviews with leading executives across industries. Each article explores actionable leadership insights and career lessons from the world’s top decision-makers.

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Photo of Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes who shares leadership insights in an interview with our colleague Simone Maggioni.

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