Irvine, CA - October 8, - 2014 Former Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee, Lieutenant General Walter E. Gaskin has been named Managing Director in Charge of the Operation management Complex of Global Bank. Gaskin is one of four managing directors who assist the president in the broad oversight of the Global Bank. Each of the managing directors oversees several organizational units.
Lieutenant General Walter E. Gaskin retired from the United States Marines Corps on November 1, 2013 having completed 39 years of service. Most recently, Lieutenant General Gaskin served as the Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee, Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2010 - September 20, 2013. Lieutenant General Gaskin served as the Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC, June 2006 - July 2008.
"Walter distinguished himself during the selection process as the best candidate for this position," said Ron Nechemia, Global Bank Board of Governors Chair Person. "He has the intellect, temperament, leadership ability, diplomatic experience, and experience leading complex international organization necessary to succeed in this position - qualities he has consistently demonstrated during the past years in his various roles in global leadership. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Walter in this role and congratulate him on this achievement."
"I'm honored and excited to join Global Bank Group and I am looking forward to inspiring cross-discipline collaboration where no challenge is too large to address," said Walter Gaskin.
Education: Lieutenant General Gaskingraduated from Savannah State University's NROTC Scholarship Program with a Bachelor of Science in 1974. Lieutenant General Gaskin also earned a Masters Degreein Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and completed the Senior Executive Seminar from the JFK School of Government, Harvard University.
Honors and Awards: Lieutenant General Gaskin has received numerous awards during his distinguished career. They include the Defense Superior Service Medal, The Legion of Merit and The Bronze Star.
