Businessmen who died on March 1

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on March 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2020 Jack Welch

  Jack Welch was an influential American business executive who served as the Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) from 1981 to 2001. Welch is widely recognized for his leadership style, aggressive management strategies, and for transforming GE into one of the world's most valuable companies during his tenure. [bio]