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Gerard Swope

American businessman (1872-1957) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 84

Gerard Swope was an American electronics businessman. He served as the president of General Electric between 1922 and 1940, and again from 1942 until 1945. During this time, Swope expanded GE's product offerings, reorienting GE towards consumer home appliances, and offering consumer credit services.

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United States
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Lived 1872 to 1957 · aged 84