General Electric Poised for Growth in Africa

Mar 25, 2011 3:00 PM ET
Campaign: GE Citizenship

General Electric poised for growth in Africa

In line with these aims it has appointed Jay Ireland, a 31-year GE veteran, as president and CEO of GE Africa. In a clear sign of its intentions in Africa, John Rice, president and CEO of GE Global Growth and Operations, said the new role was aimed to "help to grow our presence and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa, which we believe offers strong potential for long-term growth."  To continue reading, click here.   About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is an advanced technology, services and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
 
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