General Electric bags two prestigious awards at coveted Africa Investor (Ai) Investment and Business Leader Awards 2014

From A Nairobian's Perspective ! Tue Oct 21 2014, 10:35:00

•            GE Africa awarded Green Investment Initiative of the Year

•          GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt awarded Global Investment Personality of the Year

•          The Ai Investment and Business Leader Awards reward exceptional business practices, economic achievements and investments across Africa.

 WASHINGTON, October 21, 2014/ -- General Electric Company (GE: NYSE)picked up two awards at this year's Africa Investor (Ai) Investment and Business Leader Awards. GE Africa was awarded Green Investment Initiative of the Year for the Power Africa initiative. In addition, GE's global Chairman and CEO, Jeff Immelt was awarded Global Investment Personality of the Year. These awards are evidence of GE's belief in the vast investment opportunities on the continent and the company's commitment to the sustainable development of Africa. 

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