24-01-05
GE announces new European business leader for Rail Services
GE has appointed Jan Makela to the role of General Manager Europe for Rail Services. The Rail Services business comes under the GE Equipment Services group, which is headquartered in Amsterdam. Jan Makela has been the Quality Leader for GE Equipment Services in Europe since June 2002. He originally joined GE mid 2000 as part of the Corporate Initiatives Group operating out of London. Prior to this, Jan worked with management consultancy AT Kearney and in operational roles with Mars and Rover in Europe and the USA. He has a Masters Degree in Engineering from Cambridge University, UK. Jan is known throughout GE for his strong execution skills and proven ability to develop rigorous business strategies.
“I am delighted to take up this new challenge,” said Jan. “Our Rail Services business is in good shape, with one of the best equipment utilization rates in GE. It is critical that we continue this and drive high renewal performance. Our team across Europe has vast experience within the Rail freight sector and we believe that there are significant growth opportunities for our business. Our strategic approach will encompass some bold growth initiatives to further increase our asset base of US$250million.“
GE provides its Rail Services business to give rail freight customers rental, maintenance and funding solutions that keep freight on the move all over Europe. Flexibility and innovation drives its success. With a large fleet of industry leading wagon variants, GE has its Rail Services at the ready to serve rail freight equipment needs across Europe.
For further information please contact:
Lynette Innes
Communications Manager – Europe
GE Equipment Services
Rail Services
Tel +31 (0) 20 504 1798
Fax +31 (0) 20 504 1730
Mobile +31 (0) 646 270 281
lynette.innes(at)ge.com