* Will oversee GE's non-U.S. operations with focus on high-growth markets
* More integrated local teams and intense market focus will accelerate GE global growth
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--08 November 2010-- The General Electric (NYSE: GE) Board of Directors has named John G. Rice to lead the company's global operations. Rice, a GE vice chairman since 2005, will be in charge of GE's growth outside the United States. Rice will relocate to Hong Kong and his appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2011.