James McNerney has taken up the role of president and chief executive of GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) of Evendale, Ohio, having been named for the position in August. McNerney, formerly president and chief executive of GE Lighting, based in Cleveland, Ohio, replaces Gene Murphy, who is promoted to vice-chairman of the board and executive officer at GEAE parent General Electric of Fairfield, Connecticut.
Source: Flight International