GE Aerospace president and CEO of its Commercial Engines & Services (CES) Russell Stokes said yesterday (January 15) that he will retire from his role in July.
“With 29 years of GE service, Russell Stokes has demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational performance across a range of leadership roles,” said GE Aerospace CEO and chairman Lawrence Culp. “His strong business experience, continuous improvement mindset, and passion for developing leaders have helped build this world-class business.”
“It has been an honor working at GE and GE Aerospace over the last several decades," said Stokes. ”I have been able to experience things I never would have imagined as a kid. I have especially enjoyed partnering with Larry for the past eight years and working alongside a purpose-driven, global team at GE Aerospace."
Stokes will be succeeded by Mohammed Ali in July. He currently serves as SVP and chief technology & operations officer (T&O) for the company. Stokes will serve as special advisor to Ali over the coming months.
“Ali's leadership of T&O and his deep knowledge of both our technology and our customers makes him a natural fit to lead this expanded Commercial Engines & Services team,” said Culp.
Additionally, Jason Tonich has been named chief commercial sales & customer experience team. Tonich has been with the company nearly three decades. He previously served as VP global sales & marketing.
“By operating one integrated team, our aim is to make operational improvements to drive customer solutions at pace and empower our teams to better serve our customers," said Tonich.
GE Aerospace will report its full year 2025 earnings on January 22.