- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Fred J. Borch
General Electric Company
1963 - 1972
Fabricated Goods
b. 1910
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Case Western Reserve University (Case School of Engineering) |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1910 - 1995 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
During his ten years as CEO, Borch invested heavily in three major areas – computers, nuclear power and commercial jet engines. His investments, especially in jet engines, paid off handsomely for General Electric. Through his efforts, Borch doubled the size of the business – growing revenues from $5 billion to $10 billion and earnings from $272 million to $530 million.