Ronald (Ron) J. Pollett has been President & CEO of GE in Russia/CIS since 2005.

Mr. Pollett began his career in 1991 as a corporate financial analyst in the investment banking division of Kidder, Peabody & Co. in New York. In 1993, Mr. Pollett joined General Domestic Appliances in the UK (GE/GEC JV) as their CIS Joint Venture Director based in Donetsk (Ukraine). From 1994 to 1997, in addition to his role with GDA, Mr. Pollett served as National Executive for GE Ukraine, establishing GE's entry into the region and expanding its activities.

In 1996, whilst continuing his role as National Executive, Mr. Pollett was appointed Business Development Manager for GE Lighting Europe where he was responsible for driving strategic opportunities in Eastern Europe. In September 1998 Mr. Pollett was promoted to the position of National Executive for GE in Russia, Ukraine & Belarus, and in 2001 he became National Executive for GE in Russia/CIS. Today, as President & CEO of GE Russia/CIS, Mr. Pollett is responsible for the wide range of GE's activities in the region.

Mr. Pollett is a member of the IBLF International Advisory Council and has served on the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia since 2001. In January 2012, he was elected to his 6th consecutive term as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Pollett is fluent in Russian.