GE Aerospace reorganizes commercial engine leadership; Stokes to retire

GE Aerospace named Mohamed Ali president and CEO of Commercial Engines & Services, merging the CES team with its Technology & Operations organization so CES manages the full engine lifecycle. Russell Stokes, the previous CES head, moves to a special advisor role and retires in July 2026. Jason Tonich was named Chief Commercial Sales & Customer Officer and reports directly to CEO Larry Culp.

• Mohamed Ali now leads CES, which covers the full engine lifecycle
• CES absorbs safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain and engineering from Technology & Operations
• Russell Stokes retires in July 2026 after an advisory period
• Jason Tonich becomes Chief Commercial Sales & Customer Officer