Nabil Habayeb, GE’s President and CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, has been named Senior Vice President, GE, and President and CEO, Global Growth Organization (GGO) effective June 1, 2020.

Habayeb succeeds Rachel Duan, Senior Vice President, GE, and President and CEO, GGO, who has decided to leave GE and embark on a new chapter of her career.

GE Chairman and CEO H Lawrence Culp, Jr, said: “Our global organization provides GE with a competitive advantage by supporting our businesses for growth, local talent development and country risk management. Nabil has a proven track record in accelerating and delivering growth, navigating geo-political complexity, and building global leaders. He’s an excellent choice for this role, and I look forward to Nabil’s partnership.”

Habayeb said: “I am excited to partner with the businesses and regions to further GE’s global growth agenda at this critical time for the company. Our people and technology have positively impacted the communities and countries in which we live and work for decades, and I am proud to support our customers’ progress around the world.”

Habayeb has held several leadership roles in businesses across Europe, Middle East and Africa.