GE Hires MIT President into Board

How I love the marriage between my favorite company and favorite university!

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 18, 2006 – The Board of Directors of the General Electric Company elected Dr. Susan Hockfield, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to its Board of Directors on Friday, December 15. "Dr. Hockfield’s experience leading one of the world’s most respected universities and her expertise in energy and life sciences will be invaluable to GE and our business leaders,” said GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt. “She shares our commitment to a strong global research and development capability and the advancement of technology in helping solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Her intellect, passion for learning and record of achievement will be a tremendous addition to our Board.”

Source: GE Company website