University of International Business and Economics In 1960,Mr.Welch joined GE as a chemical engineer for its plastics division in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.He was elected the company's youngest Vice President in 1972 and was named Vice Chairman in 1979.In December 1980 it was announced that he would succeed Reginald H.Jones and in April 1981 he became the eighth Chairman and CEO. 制卧爱价贫易大孝 UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMCSUniversity of International Business and Economics In 1960, Mr. Welch joined GE as a chemical engineer for its plastics division in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was elected the company's youngest Vice President in 1972 and was named Vice Chairman in 1979. In December 1980 it was announced that he would succeed Reginald H. Jones and in April 1981 he became the eighth Chairman and CEO