John Krenicki, 40, has been named President and CEO of GE Plastics, the Pittsfield-based global manufacturer of high-performance engineering thermoplastics with more than $5 billion in revenues and 11,000 employees worldwide.
Krenicki will be based at Plastics headquarters in Pittsfield. He has been President and CEO of GE Transportation Systems since June 2000.
The General Electric Company also announced the appointment of two other senior business leaders to new assignments.
Yoshiaki Fujimori, 51, has been named President and CEO, GE Asia responsible for working on behalf of all GE businesses to expand customer relationships and to develop new business markets across Asia. He will be based in Tokyo, Japan. Since May 2001, Fujimori has been President and CEO of GE Plastics.
- Charlene Begley, 36, has been named President and CEO of GE Transportation Systems, a global supplier to rail, transit and mining industries with more than $2 billion in revenues and 8,000 employees worldwide. Begley will be based at Transportation headquarters in Erie, Penn. She has been President and CEO of GE-Fanuc Automation since September 2001.
“The capabilities of these leaders superbly fit the needs of these positions,†said GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt, to whom they report.
“John Krenicki returns to Plastics with more than a dozen years of experience in this industry that is now facing some of its toughest pricing and technology challenges in decades," Immelt said. "At Transportation Systems, John led operational efficiency while driving tremendous technology development and services growth. I am confident he will help GE Plastics customers meet their changing needs around the globe, and allow GE to continue as a global leader in this business.
“Yoshiaki Fujimori’s strong business and customer-development skills can work for us now across Asia, with its diverse market challenges and specific customer needs. Fuji’s Asian perspective, combined with his global experience, will serve GE well as we continue to grow in this important region of the world. We created a similar executive role in Europe, Middle East and Africa over a year ago with the appointment of Nani Beccalli, which has proven to be an excellent resource for our customers and businesses.
“Charlene Begley takes the helm of Transportation with a keen sense of the industry, especially in how to serve the quality requirements of our customers. Charlene has proven to be a skilled operating executive whose experience, most recently in the software and technology-driven automation business, will be a real asset for future growth. She is a strong, energizing leader, and GE is fortunate to have her lead Transportation Systems.â€
Yoshiaki Fujimori joined GE Japan in October 1986 as Manager, Business Development. From 1988, he held successive positions in GE Medical Systems including General Manager of Nuclear Medicine, CT and MR. He was named President and CEO, GE Medical Systems-Asia and a Company Officer in 1997. Prior to joining GE, Fujimori spent 11 years with Nissho Iwai Corporation as an analyst and manager. He received a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tokyo in 1975, and holds an MBA from the Carnegie-Mellon Graduate School of Business.
John Krenicki joined GE’s Technical Marketing Program in 1984 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He held a number of progressive leadership roles within GE Plastics, Silicones and Structured Products, including General Sales Manager for GE Plastics Structured Products and European Commercial Director for GE Silicones. From 1997, he served as the CEO of GE-Bayer Silicones (a GE joint venture) in Erkarth, Germany. In 1999, he was named a GE Company Officer and became Vice President and General Manager of the Americas for GE Lighting. Prior to his current position, John was Vice President and General Manager of GE Superabrasives in Worthington, OH. Krenicki also earned a master of science degree in Management from Purdue University.
Charlene Begley joined the GE Financial Management Program at GE Transportation Systems after graduating from the University of Vermont in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She joined the Corporate Audit staff in 1990. In 1994, Begley joined GE Capital Mortgage Services as Vice President of Operations. She was named Manager, Quality for GE Transportation Systems in 1995 and Chief Financial Officer in 1997. In 1998, she joined GE Plastics as Director of Finance for the European operations. She was appointed Vice President, Corporate Audit Staff in 1999, and became the youngest Company Officer in GE’s history at the age of 32.
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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.
In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.
Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.
The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.
"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."
Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.
In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.
The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.
"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.
The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.
In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.
"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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