New Delhi, Oct 29 : General Electric (GE) Thursday announced the appointment of John Flannery as president and chief executive of its business operations in India.

Flannery, 47, will oversee GE's new approach to India, which will involve consolidating all businesses with an integrated strategy.

"This team will help GE grow in India through local partnerships, technology leadership and strategic investments. Flannery has been named a senior vice-president of GE," the company said in a statement.(IANS)