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Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. on Nov. 19th, 1935,
Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. (Nov. 19, 1935 - Mar.1, 2020), was a chemical engineer, businessman and author.
is a chemical engineer, businessman and author.


He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric from 1981-2001.
He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric from 1981-2001.
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Welch grew up in Salem, living on 15 Lovett St., and attended Salem High School and UMass Amherst.
Welch grew up in Salem, living on 15 Lovett St., and attended Salem High School and UMass Amherst.


He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the [[Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem]].
He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the [[Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem]].
 
Jack Welch died on March 1st, 2020, at age 84.


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*"Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem"'' Salem Evening News'', Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
*"Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem"'' Salem Evening News'', Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
*"Jack Welch, GE Chairman and Son of Salem, dies; credited working-class upbringing for his corporate success" ''Salem News'', Mar.3, 2020, p.1

Latest revision as of 11:20, 21 March 2023

Jack Welch, born John Francis Welch, Jr. (Nov. 19, 1935 - Mar.1, 2020), was a chemical engineer, businessman and author.

He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric from 1981-2001.

Welch grew up in Salem, living on 15 Lovett St., and attended Salem High School and UMass Amherst.

He has been a generous benefactor to local charities, including the Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem.

Jack Welch died on March 1st, 2020, at age 84.

See Also

  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Welch, Jack
  • "Markers needed to mark significant sites in Salem" Salem Evening News, Dec. 1, 1999, p. A3
  • "Jack Welch, GE Chairman and Son of Salem, dies; credited working-class upbringing for his corporate success" Salem News, Mar.3, 2020, p.1