David Zaslav is sad.
His day started off with a sobering phone call with Suzy Welch, author, host and widow of longtime General Electric CEO Jack Welch. The morning headlines from the once largest company in the world and citadel of corporate America came as a jolt to Zaslav, who previously worked for then-Ge-owned NBC for 18 years.
After years of struggling, Ge announced on Nov. 9 that it will carve itself up over the next two years into three publicly traded companies focused separately on energy, aviation and health care. The conglomerate founded in 1892 through the merger of Thomas Edison’s Edison General Electric Co. and Thomson-Houston Electric Co. essentially will be no more.
Zaslav, the indefatigable CEO of Discovery Inc., did not miss the cautionary tale offered by the Ge story at this momentous point in his long career in television. As Discovery is poised to conclude a...
His day started off with a sobering phone call with Suzy Welch, author, host and widow of longtime General Electric CEO Jack Welch. The morning headlines from the once largest company in the world and citadel of corporate America came as a jolt to Zaslav, who previously worked for then-Ge-owned NBC for 18 years.
After years of struggling, Ge announced on Nov. 9 that it will carve itself up over the next two years into three publicly traded companies focused separately on energy, aviation and health care. The conglomerate founded in 1892 through the merger of Thomas Edison’s Edison General Electric Co. and Thomson-Houston Electric Co. essentially will be no more.
Zaslav, the indefatigable CEO of Discovery Inc., did not miss the cautionary tale offered by the Ge story at this momentous point in his long career in television. As Discovery is poised to conclude a...
- 12/8/2021
- by Claudia Eller and Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Jack Welch, the CEO of General Electric from 1981 to 2001 died on Sunday. He was 84. The cause of death was renal failure, his wife Suzy Welch said. He led the company through 20 years of its greatest financial success and became the most influential businessman of his generation. “Today is a sad day […]
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- 3/3/2020
- by Sonali Mathur
- Uinterview
Legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch has died at 84. The peripatetic executive built the company into a global powerhouse with an international collection of assets from aviation to oil and gas, consumer electronics, financial services, real estate and media and entertainment.
The Massachusetts native’s death was announced by his wife, Suzy Welch. The cause of death was renal failure.
Welch, a chemical engineer, joined Ge in 1960 and worked his way up. He served as chairman and CEO of Ge from 1981 to 2001, presiding over a massive increase in the company’s stock valuation that made him famous. He was one of the first CEOs to reward his executives with stock options. More recently the company has struggled and Welch’s successors began to take apart the giant conglomerate that he built.
But under his leadership, Ge became the world’s most valuable company of its era after Microsoft. He earned...
The Massachusetts native’s death was announced by his wife, Suzy Welch. The cause of death was renal failure.
Welch, a chemical engineer, joined Ge in 1960 and worked his way up. He served as chairman and CEO of Ge from 1981 to 2001, presiding over a massive increase in the company’s stock valuation that made him famous. He was one of the first CEOs to reward his executives with stock options. More recently the company has struggled and Welch’s successors began to take apart the giant conglomerate that he built.
But under his leadership, Ge became the world’s most valuable company of its era after Microsoft. He earned...
- 3/2/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Welch, the former chairman and CEO of General Electric, which used to own NBCUniversal, has died. He was 84.
CNBC reports Welch died Sunday of renal failure, according to his wife.
During his two-decade tenure atop Ge from 1981 to 2001, Welch acquired RCA, which owned NBC at the time. He grew Ge’s market value from $12 billion to $410 billion.
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Welch was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in Peabody, Mass. The son of a railroad conductor, he grew up to become a chemical engineer at Ge, where he would later go on to become CEO. He was also an author
In 2006, his net worth was estimated at $720 million, according to Boston Magazine.
The businessman was given the nickname “Neutron Jack” for cutting tens of thousands of jobs to cut costs in the name of efficiency at Ge. Making tough decisions like those earned him praise from Fortune magazine,...
CNBC reports Welch died Sunday of renal failure, according to his wife.
During his two-decade tenure atop Ge from 1981 to 2001, Welch acquired RCA, which owned NBC at the time. He grew Ge’s market value from $12 billion to $410 billion.
Also Read: America Ferrera to Depart NBC's 'Superstore'
Welch was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in Peabody, Mass. The son of a railroad conductor, he grew up to become a chemical engineer at Ge, where he would later go on to become CEO. He was also an author
In 2006, his net worth was estimated at $720 million, according to Boston Magazine.
The businessman was given the nickname “Neutron Jack” for cutting tens of thousands of jobs to cut costs in the name of efficiency at Ge. Making tough decisions like those earned him praise from Fortune magazine,...
- 3/2/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Jack Welch, the hard-charging former CEO of General Electric who bought NBC owner RCA in the 1980s, has died. He was 84.
Welch’s death was reported Monday by CNBC, where Welch made appearances after his retirement in 2001.
During his 20 years as chief executive, Welch turned Ge into the one of the world’s largest and most valuable companies. The acquisition of RCA in 1986 for $6.2 billion put Ge in the media business for the next 25 years. Ge sold a controlling stake in what became NBCUniversal — after NBC bought Universal Studios in 2004 — to Comcast in January 2011. Comcast scooped up the remainder of the company in 2013.
Welch earned the nickname “Neutron Jack” for his relentless drive to cut costs, jobs and inefficiency in Ge’s sprawling business operations, which ranged from high finance to large-scale engineering projects to consulting and brokerage firms. Welch was famous for his mandate that Ge’s businesses be either No.
Welch’s death was reported Monday by CNBC, where Welch made appearances after his retirement in 2001.
During his 20 years as chief executive, Welch turned Ge into the one of the world’s largest and most valuable companies. The acquisition of RCA in 1986 for $6.2 billion put Ge in the media business for the next 25 years. Ge sold a controlling stake in what became NBCUniversal — after NBC bought Universal Studios in 2004 — to Comcast in January 2011. Comcast scooped up the remainder of the company in 2013.
Welch earned the nickname “Neutron Jack” for his relentless drive to cut costs, jobs and inefficiency in Ge’s sprawling business operations, which ranged from high finance to large-scale engineering projects to consulting and brokerage firms. Welch was famous for his mandate that Ge’s businesses be either No.
- 3/2/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Actress and director Natalie Morales can be seen starring in the new NBC comedy “Abby’s” as a tough-talking bartender who has a soft spot for the group of misfits who frequent her unlicensed watering hole. In real life, Morales is a champion for homeless pets.
Natalie Morales Joins National Campaign to Promote Pet Adoption
Morales adopted her dog and cat and couldn’t be a prouder pet parent. Her film credits include “Battle of the Sexes”, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Stuber” which is due out this summer. She is also known for numerous memorable television roles including “Santa Clarita Diet”, “The Grinder”, “The Newsroom” and "Parks & Recreation’.
“My life would be so lonely and boring without Taco and Axl. They make every day better and I’m so lucky I found them,” Morales said. “Best Friends is an aptly titled organization because they truly help you find your best friend.
Natalie Morales Joins National Campaign to Promote Pet Adoption
Morales adopted her dog and cat and couldn’t be a prouder pet parent. Her film credits include “Battle of the Sexes”, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Stuber” which is due out this summer. She is also known for numerous memorable television roles including “Santa Clarita Diet”, “The Grinder”, “The Newsroom” and "Parks & Recreation’.
“My life would be so lonely and boring without Taco and Axl. They make every day better and I’m so lucky I found them,” Morales said. “Best Friends is an aptly titled organization because they truly help you find your best friend.
- 4/1/2019
- Look to the Stars
The Humane Society of the United States honored Sidewalk Angels Foundation, founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Rob Thomas and his philanthropist wife Marisol Thomas and luxury beauty brand Moroccanoil last week at the 2017 To the Rescue! New York gala at Cipriani 42nd Street.
The evening raised $3 million for Hsus’ animal rescue efforts.
Actress Malin Akerman presented the Thomases and their Sidewalk Angels Foundation with the Hsus Compassion in Action Award for making real change in helping those who have no voice. In her speech, Akerman praised the Thomases for their immediate reaction to animals in need during the tragic hurricanes that swept the U.S. this year.
In their acceptance speech, Rob and Marisol Thomas thanked The Hsus for the honor and praised the organization’s unwavering dedication to helping animals out of harmful situations across the country.
Marisol and Rob said: “This is a group effort. We need to...
The evening raised $3 million for Hsus’ animal rescue efforts.
Actress Malin Akerman presented the Thomases and their Sidewalk Angels Foundation with the Hsus Compassion in Action Award for making real change in helping those who have no voice. In her speech, Akerman praised the Thomases for their immediate reaction to animals in need during the tragic hurricanes that swept the U.S. this year.
In their acceptance speech, Rob and Marisol Thomas thanked The Hsus for the honor and praised the organization’s unwavering dedication to helping animals out of harmful situations across the country.
Marisol and Rob said: “This is a group effort. We need to...
- 11/15/2017
- Look to the Stars
The Humane Society of the United States will honor Sidewalk Angels Foundation, founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Rob Thomas and his philanthropist wife Marisol Thomas and luxury beauty brand Moroccanoil at its 2017 To the Rescue! New York gala.
The gala, which celebrates The Hsus’ animal rescue efforts, including its important disaster response work in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street.
The Hsus will honor the Thomases and their Sidewalk Angels Foundation with its Compassion in Action Award for making real change in helping those who have no voice, and recognize Moroccanoil with its Corporate Consciousness Award for making animal welfare and social responsibility its cornerstone.
Saving, rehabilitating and caring for hundreds of thousands of animals each year, The Hsus and its global affiliate Humane Society International deploy responders across the country and the world to help animals at...
The gala, which celebrates The Hsus’ animal rescue efforts, including its important disaster response work in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street.
The Hsus will honor the Thomases and their Sidewalk Angels Foundation with its Compassion in Action Award for making real change in helping those who have no voice, and recognize Moroccanoil with its Corporate Consciousness Award for making animal welfare and social responsibility its cornerstone.
Saving, rehabilitating and caring for hundreds of thousands of animals each year, The Hsus and its global affiliate Humane Society International deploy responders across the country and the world to help animals at...
- 10/17/2017
- Look to the Stars
CNBC contributor Suzy Welch talked with New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick about his success with quarterback Tom Brady in an exclusive interview. Unsurprisingly Belichick said that Brady was a “really special player to coach, works very hard, he’s very smart, he’s trained hard, he’s worked hard on his throwing mechanics, he’s worked hard on his mental understanding of the game and process. He’s earned everything that he’s achieved. But it wasn’t always there. “ And this is where Belichick revealed that Brady isn’t a great athlete. He’s not a great natural athlete. He’s a very smart instinctive football player.
Bill Belichick Says Tom Brady Isn’t a “Great Natural Athlete” But There’s a Huge But...
Bill Belichick Says Tom Brady Isn’t a “Great Natural Athlete” But There’s a Huge But...
- 4/14/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
One of the most iconic Great American Novels is finally coming to the stage. Producer Scott Rudin acquired the rights to Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, and hired Aaron Sorkin to adapt the novel and write the script (the two have previously collaborated on Moneyball, Steve Jobs and The Social Network.) "To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most revered pieces of 20th century American literature," Sorkin told the New York Times. "It lives a little bit differently in everybody's imagination in the way a great novel ought to, and then along I come. I'm not the equal of Harper Lee.
- 2/10/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- PEOPLE.com
One of the most iconic Great American Novels is finally coming to the stage. Producer Scott Rudin acquired the rights to Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, and hired Aaron Sorkin to adapt the novel and write the script (the two have previously collaborated on Moneyball, Steve Jobs and The Social Network.) "To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most revered pieces of 20th century American literature," Sorkin told the New York Times. "It lives a little bit differently in everybody's imagination in the way a great novel ought to, and then along I come. I'm not the equal of Harper Lee.
- 2/10/2016
- by Maria Yagoda, @mariayagoda
- PEOPLE.com
There were four ladies sitting at the table on The View this morning, but a familiar face was missing. Whoopi Goldberg will presumably be there when at-home audiences bid their final farewell to Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy as cohosts of The View next week—but she missed the ladies' last live sit-down today. But nothing strange was afoot: ABC tells E! News that Goldberg simply had a prior network commitment. Good Morning America's Ginger Zee and author Suzy Welch sat in as guest hosts. Meanwhile, Whoopi's absence didn't put a damper on the greatest-moments montage played for Jenny, who is leaving the morning chatfest after one season. Sherri, who's leaving...
- 8/7/2014
- E! Online
JenIn a steam-filled yoga studio, Suzy Welch, the author and instructor Halle Becker practice hot yoga. When Suzy Welch, 52, wants to be spiritually fulfilled, she goes to church. Yoga is about sweating. “It can’t be athletic enough for me,” says Welch, who, with her husband Jack, writes an opinion column for Reuters that also appears in Fortune. Welch practices yoga at Earth Yoga NYC, a studio located on East 61 Street in Manhattan. To judge from the name tags hanging...
- 6/12/2012
- by Katherine Rosman
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The author’s mother, Suzy Rosin, circa 1965.
I have written a book called “If You Knew Suzy,” and to coincide with its debut (tomorrow), I decided to make a book trailer.
My book is a chronicle of two related stories: the two-and-a-half-year period during which my mom, Suzy Rosin, fought and lost a battle with cancer—and the year I took off from the Wall Street Journal to report, posthumously, on who my mom was as a woman, traveling the country to interview strangers about a person I once thought I couldn’t know better. I wanted to convey the universality of a story about siblings and parents and how complicated life can be even when we love and like each other. My mind kept going to this idea: “We’re all a little bit Suzy.”
I had once interviewed Sarah Ross, a social media executive working for Ashton Kutcher’s company,...
I have written a book called “If You Knew Suzy,” and to coincide with its debut (tomorrow), I decided to make a book trailer.
My book is a chronicle of two related stories: the two-and-a-half-year period during which my mom, Suzy Rosin, fought and lost a battle with cancer—and the year I took off from the Wall Street Journal to report, posthumously, on who my mom was as a woman, traveling the country to interview strangers about a person I once thought I couldn’t know better. I wanted to convey the universality of a story about siblings and parents and how complicated life can be even when we love and like each other. My mind kept going to this idea: “We’re all a little bit Suzy.”
I had once interviewed Sarah Ross, a social media executive working for Ashton Kutcher’s company,...
- 4/19/2010
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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