Can GE find another conductor like Jack Welch?
Article Abstract:
General Electric must evaluate its business strategy as the retirement of chief executive officer Jack Welch approaches.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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GE names Immelt to succeed Welch as chairman, president
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General Electric Co. (GE) has appointed Jeffrey R. Immelt as its new chairman and president. Immelt will be replacing the "legendary" John F. Welch Jr.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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GE hopes new repairman can fix appliances unit
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General Electric's appliances unit is suffering from lack of innovation, labor relations problems, and a decrease in earnings. The company is now pinning its hopes on the marketing experience of Lawrence R. Johnson, the new CEO of the appliances section.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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