Exclusive interview with Jack Welch : Former GE legend talks about Sarbanes‐Oxley, leadership and learning

Jack Welch is the most admired CEO in the world. His 20‐year reign as the head of General Electric brought the company from bureaucratic behemoth to dynamic and revered powerhouse. During his tenure, GE market value grew from $13 billion to $500 billion. In the process, Welch’s management innovations have made him the most influential CEO of his era. In this exclusive interview, Welch talks about the state of the economy, his role at GE and what effects the recently introduced Sarbanes‐Oxley act may have on business.