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“In business as in life, sometimes bad things happen to good people, and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But over time, if you play long enough, everybody gets what he deserves - good and bad.”

Quote by Jeffrey R. Immelt

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Jeffrey R. Immelt

Jeffrey R. Immelt is an outstanding businessperson who served as the Chairman and CEO of General Electric. During his tenure, he led the company's transformation towards greater efficiency and sustainability. Born on February 19, 1956, Immelt has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. more

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