PRESS
RELEASE
GE
Appoints Three New Company Officers
FAIRFIELD,
Conn. --- June 13, 2014 -- GE announced today the appointment of three new Company
officers. GE has 194 officers globally who
lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional
roles, helping to drive growth.
Thomas J. Westrick, 45, has been appointed vice president, Global
Simplification, Controllership & Risk Management for GE Healthcare. Westrick
joined GE in 2003 after holding senior management roles at Deloitte &
Touche and Arthur Andersen, LLP. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and
risk management/insurance from the University of Wisconsin.
Jason D. Hanson, 45, has been named vice president and General Counsel
for GE Healthcare. Hanson rejoins GE after holding senior leadership roles at
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and Medicis Pharmaceutical
Corporation. He previously held General Counsel roles for GE Healthcare Technologies
and GE Healthcare Americas and Healthcare Services. Hanson holds a bachelor's
degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor degree from Duke University
School of Law.
James R. Fowler, 42, has been appointed vice president and Chief
Information Officer for GE Capital. Fowler, who joined GE in 2000, has held a
range of IT leadership roles at GE Aviation, GE Corporate, and GE Power &
Water, where he most recently served as Chief Information Officer. Fowler holds
a bachelor of science in Management Information Systems from Miami University
of Ohio and an MBA from Xavier University.
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