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Jack Welch, former General Electric CEO, dies at 84

David Baratz
USA TODAY
Jack Welch, retiring CEO of General Electric poses for a portrait for USA TODAY in New York on Sept. 5, 2001. Welch, who transformed General Electric Co. into a highly profitable multinational conglomerate and parlayed his legendary business acumen into a retirement career as a corporate leadership guru, has died at the age of 84.
Jack Welch, retiring CEO of General Electric poses for a portrait for USA TODAY in New York on Sept. 5, 2001. Welch, who transformed General Electric Co. into a highly profitable multinational conglomerate and parlayed his legendary business acumen into a retirement career as a corporate leadership guru, has died at the age of 84.
TODD PLITT, USA TODAY
James Patterson, from left, Steve Case, Martine Rothblatt, Hamdi Ulukaya, Warren Buffett, Craig Venter, Ray Dalio, Sandy Weill and Jack Welch attend the Forbes 100th Anniversary Gala at Pier Sixty on Sept. 19, 2017, in New York.
James Patterson, from left, Steve Case, Martine Rothblatt, Hamdi Ulukaya, Warren Buffett, Craig Venter, Ray Dalio, Sandy Weill and Jack Welch attend the Forbes 100th Anniversary Gala at Pier Sixty on Sept. 19, 2017, in New York.
Andy Kropa, Invision/AP
Ivanka Trump (L) and White House Senior Counselor for Economic Initiatives Dina Powell (C) greet former General Electric CEO Jack Welch at the beginning of a policy forum with U.S. President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House Feb. 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. Leaders from the automotive and manufacturing industries, the financial and retail services and other powerful global businesses were invited to the meeting with Trump, his advisors and family.
Ivanka Trump (L) and White House Senior Counselor for Economic Initiatives Dina Powell (C) greet former General Electric CEO Jack Welch at the beginning of a policy forum with U.S. President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House Feb. 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. Leaders from the automotive and manufacturing industries, the financial and retail services and other powerful global businesses were invited to the meeting with Trump, his advisors and family.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Jack Welch and Suzy Welch attend the 2015 To The Rescue! New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Nov. 13, 2015 in New York City.
Jack Welch and Suzy Welch attend the 2015 To The Rescue! New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Nov. 13, 2015 in New York City.
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
Jack Welch, retired CEO of General Electric, answers a question about education during the afternoon session of One Spark Speaker Summit on April 7, 2015 in Jacksonville, Fla.. Elton Rivas, one of the founders of One Spark, ) moderated the Q&A with Suzy and Jack Welch on the stage at the Florida Theatre.
Jack Welch, retired CEO of General Electric, answers a question about education during the afternoon session of One Spark Speaker Summit on April 7, 2015 in Jacksonville, Fla.. Elton Rivas, one of the founders of One Spark, ) moderated the Q&A with Suzy and Jack Welch on the stage at the Florida Theatre.
Bruce Lipsky, Florida Times-Union Via AP
Jack Welch signs copies of his book, "Winning" as he attends the 10th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA on April 24, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Jack Welch signs copies of his book, "Winning" as he attends the 10th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA on April 24, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Michael Buckner, Getty Images
Jack Welch and his new wife Editor Suzy Wetlaufer photographed after their wedding at the Park Street Church in Boston, April 24, 2004.
Jack Welch and his new wife Editor Suzy Wetlaufer photographed after their wedding at the Park Street Church in Boston, April 24, 2004.
Jodi Hilton, Getty Images
General Electric Chairman and CEO Jack Welch (L) and Chairman-Elect Jeffrey Immelt (R) at a press conference in New York on Nov. 27, 2000 to announce Immelt's appointment.
General Electric Chairman and CEO Jack Welch (L) and Chairman-Elect Jeffrey Immelt (R) at a press conference in New York on Nov. 27, 2000 to announce Immelt's appointment.
DOUG KANTER, AFP Via Getty Images
Boeing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit (R) and General Electric (GE) Chairman and CEO Jack Welch (L) hold up a model of the new Boeing 777-200X during a news conference in New York, Feb. 29, 2000. When it's released in September 2003, the plane will use GE engines to become the world's longest range commercial plane with a range of 10,100 miles.
Boeing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Condit (R) and General Electric (GE) Chairman and CEO Jack Welch (L) hold up a model of the new Boeing 777-200X during a news conference in New York, Feb. 29, 2000. When it's released in September 2003, the plane will use GE engines to become the world's longest range commercial plane with a range of 10,100 miles.
HENNY RAY ABRAMS, AFP Via Getty Images
Jack Welch, center, chairman and CEO of General Electric Co., laughs during a visit to his company's trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, May 28, 1996. Welch is joined by NYSE Chairman & CEO Richard Grasso, left, and Chris Quick, head of JJC Specialists Corp. that trades GE stock. The visit was part of festivities marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Dow Jones Industrial Index.
Jack Welch, center, chairman and CEO of General Electric Co., laughs during a visit to his company's trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, May 28, 1996. Welch is joined by NYSE Chairman & CEO Richard Grasso, left, and Chris Quick, head of JJC Specialists Corp. that trades GE stock. The visit was part of festivities marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Dow Jones Industrial Index.
RICHARD DREW, Associated Press
Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric gestures, May 16, 1996, during the CEO-Academic Allstar Roundtable Discussion held at Gannett headquarters in Arlington, Va.
Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric gestures, May 16, 1996, during the CEO-Academic Allstar Roundtable Discussion held at Gannett headquarters in Arlington, Va.
H. DARR BEISER, USA TODAY
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