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Mike George

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Mike George is best known as the long-tenured President and CEO of QVC Group, where he oversaw the company's evolution from a traditional television shopping network into a multi-platform streaming and ecommerce powerhouse. Under his leadership, QVC expanded its digital footprint significantly, integrating data-driven commerce, shoppable media, and streaming video strategies that placed the company at the intersection of retail media and connected TV — two of the fastest-growing segments in the AdTech and MarTech landscape. His work helped define the modern retail media model before the term became ubiquitous across the industry.

Last updated Aug 14, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Aug 23, 2026

Role
President and CEO
Company
QVC Group
Based
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Boards
2
Connections
1
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Mike George is best known as the long-tenured President and CEO of QVC Group, where he oversaw the company's evolution from a traditional television shopping network into a multi-platform streaming and ecommerce powerhouse. Under his leadership, QVC expanded its digital footprint significantly, integrating data-driven commerce, shoppable media, and streaming video strategies that placed the company at the intersection of retail media and connected TV — two of the fastest-growing segments in the AdTech and MarTech landscape. His work helped define the modern retail media model before the term became ubiquitous across the industry.

Career

  • President and CEO

    QVC Inc. · 2005-2022

  • Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

    QVC Inc. · 2000-2005

  • Various Leadership Roles

    Dell Technologies · 1990s

Board memberships

Qurate Retail GroupVarious nonprofit and civic boards in the Philadelphia region

Expertise & education

Expertise

Retail MediaShoppable VideoConnected TV (CTV)Streaming CommerceeCommerce StrategyBrand AdvertisingDirect-to-Consumer MarketingDigital Transformation

Education

  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BA, University of Virginia

Speaking topics

The Future of Retail Media and Shoppable VideoDigital Transformation in CommerceStreaming and Connected TV as Commerce ChannelsBrand Building in the Age of eCommerce

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led QVC's transformation into a multi-platform streaming and ecommerce company, significantly growing digital revenue
  • Oversaw the merger of QVC and HSN under the Qurate Retail Group umbrella, creating one of the largest video commerce entities in the world
  • Pioneered shoppable streaming formats that influenced the broader retail media and CTV advertising ecosystem

Awards

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (regional recognition)Recognized among top retail CEOs by various trade publications
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