General Electric Company (GE) is the largest diversified service company in the world and a supplier of high-quality, high-tech industries and consumer goods. From aircraft engines and power generation equipment to financial services, from medical imaging and TV programs to plastics, GE is committed to creating a better life through various technologies and services. GE operates in more than 0/00 countries around the world, with nearly 300,000 employees worldwide. Mr. Jeff Immelt succeeded Jack Welch as Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company on September 7th, 2006.
The history of General Electric Company can be traced back to Thomas Edison, who founded Edison Electric Light Company in 1878. 1892, Edison General Electric Company and Thomson Houston Electric Company merged to form General Electric Company (GE). GE is the only company that remains on the list of Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1896 was founded.
General Electric Business Group:
Seven development engines-market leaders who create 85% profits and have strong advantages in technology, cost, service, global distribution and capital efficiency: consumer finance group, commercial finance group, energy group, medical group, infrastructure group, NBC Universal and transportation group.
Four cash growth points-continuous cash flow and income generation under the growing economic environment: high-tech materials group, consumer and industrial products group, equipment service group and insurance group.
Ge is in China.
As early as 1906, GE began to develop its trade with China, and it was one of the most active and influential foreign companies in China at that time. 1908, Ge established the first light bulb factory in Shenyang. 1934, GE acquired Shenchang Foreign Company and began to provide installation and maintenance services for imported electrical equipment in China. From 65438 to 0979, GE re-established trade relations with People's Republic of China (PRC) (China). 199 1 year, the first joint venture, Gehangwei Medical System Co., Ltd., was established in Beijing.
Up to now, all industrial product groups of GE have established business in China, with more than 65,438+065,438+0,000 employees. GE has established 40 business entities with a total investment of over US$ 6,543.8+0.5 billion. With the gradual opening of the market after China's entry into WTO, GE's financial business is actively seeking development opportunities in China.
In 2003, GE's sales revenue in China reached $2.6 billion.
In addition to business investment, GE is also committed to being a good corporate citizen and actively participating in various public welfare activities, such as setting up scholarships in educational institutions in China. In addition, GE El Fun, a volunteer organization of GE employees, has also set up branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dalian and Hong Kong to actively carry out volunteer activities such as community service and environmental protection.