SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2003--Jeff Schaper has been named President of GE Supply, the international electrical products distribution business of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE). He succeeds Bill Meddaugh, who is retiring after 37 years with the Company.
For the past 15 months, Schaper served as Chief Commercial Officer for GE worldwide. In that role, he launched the Commercial Leadership Program, championed cross-company sales force effectiveness tools among all GE businesses, and realigned its vertical market "Boundaryless Selling" efforts. Schaper also led GE's company-wide global commercial leadership initiatives.
According to GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, "Jeff has been instrumental in helping GE become a more customer-focused company. His passion for the customer and contributions to the commercial organization are critical to our efforts."
Schaper joined GE in 1973. Over the next 14 years, he held increasingly more responsible Sales & Marketing positions. Schaper was named General Manager of Services Marketing for GE Medical Systems in 1987, advancing to lead its European Service Operation based in Paris. In 1995, he became General Manager and, later, Vice President of Sales for GE Industrial Systems.
About GE Supply
GE Supply is a full-line, international distributor of electrical products, aerospace parts, power generation products, voice and datacom equipment and supplies from GE and other leading manufacturers. It serves electrical contractors, industrial and commercial users, engineer constructors, OEMs, utilities and the aerospace industry. Its operating units include GE Supply, GE Supply Asia Pte Ltd., GE Structured Services, and GE Supply Logistics. Its affiliate operations include GE Presco and Cashway Electric. GE Supply supports its customers with service offerings including the National Sales Center, National Tech Center, Product Specialist Network, 24-hour Internet Ordering and e-Commerce services, Hub and Spoke Distribution facilities, and 24-hour emergency service. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the company utilizes 4.5 million square feet of warehouse space and has more than 150 branch offices and five distribution Hubs throughout the U.S., Mexico, South America, Ireland, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. GE Supply can be reached at (203) 944-3000; Web site: www.gesupply.com
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