Jeff Immelt
Executive Chairman, athenahealth; Venture Partner, New Enterprise Associates (NEA); Chairman & CEO, GE, 2001 - 2017
Person
Jeff Immelt was the 9th Chairman of GE and served as CEO for 16 years, transforming GE into a simpler, stronger, and more focused digital industrial company.
Leader
Immelt revamped the company’s strategy, global footprint, workforce, and culture, positioning it for the future. During his tenure, industrial earnings doubled and GE returned $143 billion in dividends, more than in the cumulative history of the company.