A Quote by Jeffrey R. Immelt

The most important thing I've learned since becoming CEO is context. It's how your company fits in with the world and how you respond to it.

Jeffrey R. Immelt

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Jeffrey R. Immelt
American - Businessman
Born: February 19, 1956

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