Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John F. Welch, Jr.
General Electric Company
1981–2001
1981–2001
General Electric Company
1981–2001
1981–2001
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1980
Though he had the full support of GE’s board, Welch’s first few years as CEO consisted of extensive cost cutting plans, some of which involved controversial divestitures of GE subsidiaries. Having successfully streamlined the company, Welch had his employees focus on making GE products and services number one or number two in their respective industries. Welch helped GE become one of the most efficient conglomerates of its time, being an industry leader in everything from aircraft engines to television (NBC).
Personal
- Born-Died: 1935
- Birthplace: Massachusetts
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: White Collar Worker
Education / Military
- Graduate: University of Illinois
- Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts