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GE names aviation head as vice-chairman
September 15th 2016
The General Electric (GE) board of directors has named David Joyce, CEO of GE Aviation since 2008, a company vice-chairman in a nod to the increasing prominence of aerospace manufacturing within the company. Read More »
Joyce has held several roles in GE’s military- and commercial-engine business since joining the company 36 years ago. Under Joyce, GE Aviation has become GE’s largest division, with sales increasing 28% in that span to $24.7 billion last year.
He will replace Keith Sherin as vice-chairman, joining current vice-chairmen John Rice and Beth Comstock.
