Who is Wesley G. Bush and why is he joining the GE Aerospace Board?

Wesley G. Bush is a new independent director appointed to the GE Aerospace Board. His appointment is effective December 1, 2025, and he will also serve on the Audit Committee, bringing his expertise to critical governance functions.

Why is Stephen Angel leaving the Board?

Stephen Angel is resigning from the GE Aerospace Board of Directors effective December 4, 2025, to take on a new role as CEO of CSX Corp. His departure necessitates these changes in Board composition and committee leadership.

How will these Board changes affect the size of the GE Aerospace Board?

The Board's size will temporarily increase to accommodate the election of Wesley G. Bush. Following Stephen Angel's resignation, the Board's size will decrease accordingly. The filing indicates these adjustments are approved and managed by the Board.

GE 8-K: Leadership Changes

Q: Will there be any changes in committee leadership as a result of these Board changes?

Yes, upon Stephen Angel's departure, Catherine Lesjak will assume the role of Chair of the Management Development & Compensation Committee, and Thomas Horton will become Chair of the Governance & Public Affairs Committee.

Summary

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) announced a change in its Board of Directors composition. Effective December 1, 2025, Wesley G. Bush will join the Board and will also serve on the Audit Committee. Mr. Bush has been determined to be an independent director. This appointment comes as current director Stephen Angel plans to resign from the Board on December 4, 2025, due to his new role as CEO of CSX Corp. In addition to Mr. Bush's appointment, leadership changes on two key Board committees are effective following Mr. Angel's departure. Catherine Lesjak will assume the role of Chair of the Management Development & Compensation Committee, and Thomas Horton will become Chair of the Governance & Public Affairs Committee. These adjustments ensure continued governance oversight as the Board size temporarily expands and then contracts.

Key Highlights

1Wesley G. Bush appointed to the Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025.
2Mr. Bush will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
3Stephen Angel, current director, to resign from the Board effective December 4, 2025.
4Board size will temporarily increase to accommodate Mr. Bush's appointment and then decrease upon Mr. Angel's departure.
5Catherine Lesjak appointed Chair of the Management Development & Compensation Committee.
6Thomas Horton appointed Chair of the Governance & Public Affairs Committee.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 1, 2025)

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