GE Indonesia Honored by Secretary of State Award for Corporate Excellence

Released by U.S. Embassy Jakarta,  Indonesia

November 6, 2007

U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume congratulated GE Indonesia at a dinner with dozens of Indonesian and American businesspeople at his residence in Jakarta.

Jakarta – GE Indonesia received the U.S. Secretary of State’s prestigious 2007 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) in a Washington D.C. ceremony yesterday. U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume congratulated GE Indonesia at a dinner with dozens of Indonesian and American businesspeople at his residence in Jakarta .

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced the 2007 ACE winners at the State Department in Washington , D.C. Ambassador Hume and his guests, including GE Indonesia President Stuart Dean, joined Secretary Rice and senior diplomats in Washington via a videoteleconferencing program for the announcement ceremony.

“GE Indonesia embodies the business practices which represent the hallmark of good corporate citizenship, innovation and democratic principles”, noted Ambassador Hume. “They represent how American investment can fuel growth and prosperity, contributing to economic and social development in Indonesia .”

Two companies were chosen out of nine finalists worldwide, based on nominations submitted by American Ambassadors around the world. GE Indonesia was selected for its exemplary role in post-tsunami relief efforts and its emphasis on employee volunteerism and educational programs; Transnational Automotive Group in Cameroon was also chosen for its work providing safe, affordable transportation and increasing the quality of life in that West African country.

GE Indonesia was honored for a wide variety of community projects in Indonesia . These projects include education at the primary, secondary and community levels, Special Olympics, wheelchair donations, children’s nutrition, conservation, tree planting, anti-drug campaigns, cancer awareness, young leader career days, disaster relief, and others.

GE Indonesia President Dean accepted the honor on behalf of GE’s 2,000 employees in Indonesia : “Our community projects reflect how GE continues to dedicate expertise and resources in support of the communities in which we operate.”

The Secretary has given the ACE since 1999, recognizing U.S. businesses for advancing good corporate citizenship, innovation, and democratic principles.

Footage of the ACE Awards Ceremony including GE Indonesia is available from the US Embassy Public Affairs Section, Information Office. Please contact Stafford Ward, 3435-9565 or e-mail: PAS_Jakarta@state.gov for additional information.