NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2005--GE Commercial Finance Global Media & Communications today announced that it has named Chris Pagano as senior vice president, origination. In this capacity, he will be responsible for originating debt and lease transactions in the domestic telecommunications sector.
Mr. Pagano has been with GE since joining its Vendor Financial Services business in 1994. He worked with telecommunications equipment vendors to provide debt financing to service providers for the construction and expansion of communications networks. Prior to joining GE, Chris originated equipment lease transactions for enterprise customers of Northern Telecom and Pacific Telesis.
"During his first decade with GE, Chris Pagano has consistently demonstrated keen insight into the distinct financing needs of the telecom sector, " said Peter Foley, managing director and sales leader. "His finely honed skill set and wealth of industry contacts make him an ideal fit for the Global Media & Communications team."
Mr. Pagano holds a B.S. in finance from Colorado State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
About GE Commercial Finance Global Media & Communications
With over $5 billion in assets and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Delhi, Hong Kong, London, New York, Norwalk, and San Francisco, Global Media & Communications represents a "one-stop" source for the comprehensive range of GE's lending and other structured financial services offered to the media, telecom, leisure & entertainment, and technology industries. www.gegmc.com. GE Commercial Finance, which offers businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services, has assets of over $230 billion and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. General Electric (NYSE:GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
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