William D. Cohan

William D. Cohan is an American business writer. “Power Failure” explores General Electric’s path from its electrical origins through the Welch and Immelt eras to a planned breakup.

Books by William D. Cohan

Power Failure

William D. Cohan

Power Failure traces GE from its electrical origins through the Welch and Immelt eras to a plan to divide the company. It asks how engineering strength, financial expansion, management choices, and oversight combined to shape GE’s fortunes. The history helps readers examine acquisitions, earnings pressure, succession, and liquidity through specific contested cases.

21 chapters