Jeff Immelt graduated from Dartmouth with a BA in applied mathematics and Harvard with an MBA. He joined GE in 1982 and rose through the ranks, becoming CEO in 2001. As the new CEO, Immelt had to lead the company after the legendary Jack Welch and deal with the challenges of 9/11 just days into the role. However, he was able to successfully overcome these problems by continuing GE's growth, diversifying its products, and shifting the culture to prioritize customer satisfaction over performance. Immelt's educational background, leadership skills, and GE's leadership program contributed to his success as CEO.