Gintas Vildzius

Gintas Vildzius has over 35 years of experience driving business results via technology innovation, system solutions, new product launches, M&A activities and business transformation.  He is energized by opportunities to harness science and technology, developing and launching products, which positively impact health and the climate for the nearly eight billion people worldwide.

He most recently was Chief Technology Officer for Monolith Materials, a late-stage clean technology start-up focused on green hydrogen.  In that role, he was responsible for leading the core technology teams, driving technology roadmaps, all research laboratories, and a customer product innovation center.

Prior to Monolith, Gintas held a number of roles in the Life Science space, working as the R&D leader, and later Chief Technology Office, at Revivity. His responsibilities included leading all R&D teams in Diagnostics, Life Sciences and Software Solutions. During his tenure, his teams drove the rapid development, FDA EU approval, and scaled production of a highly accurate COIVD PCR test.

Gintas’ experience includes 26 years at GE in leadership positions, across multiple business segments, including in systems and design engineering, research, development, and software solutions. At GE, he also held multiple cross-functional roles (Finance, Project Mgt, Services).

Gintas began his career in the U. S. Air Force, where he was promoted to Captain. He earned his master's degree in mechanical engineering at Union College and bachelor’s degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He attended multiple GE Leadership courses, is a graduate of both the Air Force ROTC Program and the Air Force Squadron Officer school. 

Gintas resides with his wife in Boulder, Colorado. He and his wife enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, travel, and spending time with their two grown children.  Gintas is an advocate for STEM education, and he is a Habitat for Humanity volunteer.

My advice to students...

I have learned many lessons in 39 years.  Several stand-out:  1) don't be afraid to try new things, even if they a stretch or uncomfortable, 2) constructively "struggle" with your career pathway (pure technical or
mgt/leadership), 3) always cultivate cross-functional relationships, 4) balance work & life to the degree important for you (but, keep track), 5) keep seeking learning/growth opportunities, 6) have a network you can trust for feedback and guidance, and 7) seek working with like-minded, interesting, fun people (avoid people out for themselves).