Jack F. Welch Jr.

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Upon completion of his Ph.D. with Professor Westwater, Welch joined GE plastics in Pittsfield, Mass. In subsequent years he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming vice president of GE in 1972, senior vice president in 1977, vice chairman in 1979, and chairman and CEO in 1981, a position he held until his retirement in 2001. Welch gained a reputation for uncanny business acumen and unique leadership strategies at GE. During his tenure, GE increased its market capitalization from $14 billion to more than $400 billion. He remains a highly-regarded figure in business circles due to his innovative management strategies and leadership style. Welch wrote a number of books on his career and his approach to successful business leadership.

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