Frank Farnel

Director Global Communications & Public Affairs Europe, Asia, Middle-East & Africa Director Sub-National Governments Global Relations & PartnershipsLeading communications and coalition building efforts for GE Energy, effectively representing company interests while earning international recognition of GE as the region’s top energy infrastructure provider.• Growing GE Energy’s international business by partnering with national, regional and local government entities to implement GE’s technology within their communities.• Creating governmental and 3rd party coalitions (The Climate Group, the AER, UNDP, the R20) that join together to support the fight against climate change spearheaded by GE Energy. • Lobbied for, organized and won formal Assembly of European Regions (AER) support for GE Energy Technologies, leading to increased brand recognition, business development and revenue.o Earned first-ever formal AER support and partnership with a public company.o Public/ Private partnership is now internationally recognized as a Best Practice in Climate Change. • Planned and launched the first Annual Energy Day, held in Brussels and sponsored by GE Energy under the brand name “REFER” (Responsible Energy for European Regions) at www.refer.eu.com .

Director Global Communications & Public Affairs Europe, Asia, Middle-East & Africa Director Sub-National Governments Global Relations & Partnerships

Director Communications & Public Affairs, France & BeneluxRestructured and reorganized the communication functions for Bombardier Transportation in France and in the Benelux. In charge of Crisis Management (Nancy, Nantes, Reorganizations, social plan, etc..). Organized and managed major international and high profile political exhibitions: “Le Train Capitale” (6 million visitors), AGC launching (€ 1.6 bio), etc...In charge of lobbying international, national, regional, local political bodies on behalf of Bombardier Transportation. In charge of communications and public affairs for the sites in France and in the Benelux. Spokesperson for Bombardier Transportation. Member of the group “100 Top Bombardier’s Senior Executives”.

Headquartered in The Reunion Islands managed the financial and marketing operations of almost 100 dealers located in the Indian Ocean and East African regions, with 2001 sales of Euro 55 million. Oversaw 55 personnel through VP - Sub-Saharan Africa. Reported to President - International Operations. •Restructured 40 dealers in 39 countries, focusing on human resources, line management, strategic planning, and trade-and financial-related issues. •Grew sales 40% in Reunion Islands and 100% elsewhere in territory through establishing Renault Export operation plus effectively managing the region, including instituting rigorous financial controls. •Surpassed Peugeot for first time in Reunion Islands, achieving #1 in market share in light passenger vehicles. •Represented company’s interests with the media and various interest groups, business representatives, and governments. •Managed Renault-Nissan alliance.

Deputy General Manager Public Affairs - Europe, reporting to VP Toyota Motors Europe - BelgiumGeneral Manager for Toyota Motors Europe - France, reporting to VP Toyota Motors Europe - France Directed Public Affairs Division covering 26 countries, plus managed corporate affairs and corporate communications activities for Toyota plant in Valenciennes, France; Toyota showroom in Paris (Champ-Elysées); and Design Center in Sophia Antipolis, France. Also oversaw external communications in Europe, with activities including lobbying, communications, corporate marketing, sponsorship, and cultural sponsorship.

Manufacturer and distributor of upscale apparel, employing 50 personnel. General Manager and Board Member•Acting as CEO, increased net profits 33%. •Reduced headcount 33%, grew customer base in France by 33%, plus opened new markets, including the US, Asia, and Middle East.

International public affairs consulting company. Managing Director•Started up business operations and achieved break-even within 6 months, developing both domestic and international clients Europe, the Middle East, and India.

Philip Morris EEMA (Switzerland) & France S.A., Neuilly, France. Corporate Affairs Manager •Established Corporate Affairs Department in France, managing external and internal communications, lobbying, public affairs, press relations, institutional and corporate marketing, and sponsorship / patronage / cultural sponsorship. •Developed lobbying exercise that increased public awareness of Philip Morris in France by 493%; exercise is now taught in universities in France, Belgium, and the UK as successful industry lobbying study case. •Reversed legislation barring public smoking in France, plus blocked its development at European Union level. •Managed governmental affairs and relations for EFTA countries (free trading zones), Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, Turkey, the Middle East, Scandinavia, Finland, Switzerland, and Africa.

Philip Morris EEMA (Switzerland) & France S.A., Neuilly, France. Corporate Affairs Manager •Established Corporate Affairs Department in France, managing external and internal communications, lobbying, public affairs, press relations, institutional and corporate marketing, and sponsorship / patronage / cultural sponsorship. •Developed lobbying exercise that increased public awareness of Philip Morris in France by 493%; exercise is now taught in universities in France, Belgium, and the UK as successful industry lobbying study case. •Reversed legislation barring public smoking in France, plus blocked its development at European Union level. •Managed governmental affairs and relations for EFTA countries (free trading zones), Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, Turkey, the Middle East, Scandinavia, Finland, Switzerland, and Africa.

Chargé de Mission to Gaullist Group and its President. Served on Defense, European, and Foreign Affairs Committees. Also served as media spokesperson.