Primary Job Title President and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services Primary Organization GE Aerospace
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States Regions Greater Atlanta Area, East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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Russell Stokes is the President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Transportation, a global leader in rail, mining and marine industries with annual revenue of $5.6 billion and more than 13,000 employees globally.
As a 16 year veteran of GE, Russell brings to this role a wide range of GE corporate and business unit leadership experience in
addition to his deep industry, company and customer knowledge.
Prior to his appointment as president & CEO of GE Transportation, Russell led global services for the business where he delivered a customer- and quality-driven business focused on analytics and reliability.
Before joining GE Transportation, Russell was the General Manager for GE Aviation's Global Sourcing Organization, responsible for the strategy and execution of $7 billion in global purchases, and a member of GE's Operating Council.
Russell held numerous positions in the Finance function for both GE Aviation and GE Lighting, ranging from Business Development to Global Financial Planning & Analysis.
He started his career in sales for a PC manufacturer before joining GE.
In addition to his executive leadership, Russell plays an active role in communities where GE Transportation has a presence and a history of community involvement.
Russell graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in finance and has completed GE's Financial Management Program.
