The GEO Group, Inc. announced that the company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, George C. Zoley, will transition to the position of Executive Chairman of the company's Board of Directors under a new five-year employment agreement with subsequent automatic one-year renewals. The transition to Executive Chairman will allow me to focus on the strategic planning and execution of the company?s future direction, while allowing Jose Gordo and the Senior Management Team to focus on day-to-day operations and the delivery of the services.