Layman is responsible for the oversight and management of GE Asset Management' s public equity investment operations. He is also a Trustee for the U.S. GE Pension Trust and a member of GEAM's Asset Allocation Committee, which he chaired in 2003 and 2004. In addition, Layman serves on the boards of the Elfun Funds, GE's Savings & Securities Trusts and GEAM's London office. He joined GE in 1991 to lead GEAM's international equity investment efforts and develop the philosophy and approach for this asset class.

Michael is Co-Chief Investment Officer for International Equities at GE Asset Management and Portfolio Manager for the International Equity and Europe Equity portfolios. He also shares research responsibilities for Commercial Banks. He joined GE Asset Management (GEAM) in 1991 after completing GE's Financial Management Program. While at GEAM, Michael has held a series of Portfolio Management and Analyst roles in our London and Stamford based locations. Prior to GE, he worked for Monarch Capital Corporation as a financial analyst. Michael has a BS in Finance from Western New England College and

Jonathan is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for the International Equity (EAFE Plus) portfolio. Jonathan joined GE Asset Management in 2001 and has worked in the investment industry for 34 years. His career includes over a decade in the fixed income markets and more than twenty years experience in the non-US equity markets. Prior to joining GEAM, Jonathan was a Director of International Equity at Merrill Lynch & Co. in New York, and previously was a Director at Creditanstalt International Advisors, a Central European investment advisor. Educated in England, Jonathan is actively engaged in philanthropic activities that raise global educational standards.