GE wins for second consecutive year at ‘CEO Middle East’ Awards

Press release

Published September 26th, 2011 - 06:14 GMT

Al Bawaba

GE has been honoured for the second consecutive year at the CEO Middle East Awards with Nabil Habayeb, GE’s President & Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, receiving the award for GE’s outstanding performance and contribution to the region’s healthcare industry.

The CEO Middle East Awards, now in the sixth year, are amongst the most prestigious in the business calendar, and recognize outstanding performances by CEOs in 15 different sectors of industry. Instituted by the CEO Middle East magazine, the Award underlines the thought leadership, business excellence and leadership skills of industry leaders.

GE Healthcare, the healthcare business of the company has been playing a transformational role in enhancing the efficiencies of the medical sector through a focus on an ‘earlier model’ of healthcare delivery. This is led by GE’s healthymagination initiative which aims at enhancing quality medical care to more people at lower costs.

Habayeb said: “It is an honour to receive the award for our healthcare business. GE believes in working towards tangible solutions that make a distinct positive impact on the lives of the people. Led by our technological strength, we have been working with private and public sector leaders in the healthcare sector of the region to bring advanced solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and address pressing challenges.”

Based in Dubai, Habayeb has extensive global expertise and is responsible for developing and expanding the growth of GE’s different businesses across the region. He joined GE Power Systems' Field Engineering Programme in 1982 and held several field assignments internationally.

Background Information

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GE provides knowledge, capacity building and training to empower the region’s workforce. Thirty percent of the Middle East and North Africa’s population is between the ages of 15 and 29. In the UAE, we’re partnering with the Mubadala Development Company to build local capacity by empowering local talent through trainings at our Leadership Acceleration for Business (LAB) initiative.

With 76 nationalities working in the region, GE proudly fosters diversity in the workforce. To accelerate the advancement of women, the Women’s Network, an affinity network at GE, creates opportunities for female employees to cultivate their leadership and business skills. GE is not just watching as the region realizes its future; we’re partnering to help build it.