Jeff Immelt

  • Jeffrey Robert Immelt is an American business executive who served as CEO of General Electric from 2001 to 2017.

  • He led the company through significant challenges, including the aftermath of 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis.

  • Immelt's tenure saw GE's transformation and eventual decline, marked by major acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic shifts.

  • After leaving GE, he became a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates and a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

  • Immelt's leadership style and decisions at GE have been subject to scrutiny and debate, with his legacy remaining a topic of discussion in business circles.

Books by Jeff Immelt