JAKARTA — Retired U.S. Marine Gen. James Mattis was named CEO of the non-profit "Soldiers Without Borders" in a small press conference at the Windsor Hotel, the organization announced Friday.

Mattis was the right fit for the top leadership slot, explained co-founder Ramzi ban Baladar, because of the organization’s focus on hiring military veterans to conduct its work.

“It only makes sense,” said ban Baladar to a group of reporters after the conference ended. “There are lots of ‘Without Borders’ organizations. Doctors, Lawyers, Reporters. What we realized was, what about those soldiers whose war ended, who no longer have the opportunity to carry out their beloved profession? Under the guidance of General Mattis, Soldiers Without Borders will allow those veterans to once again visit decisive, remorseless peace on needy and deserving recipients around the globe.”

Mattis did not comment or take questions after the announcement. He moved immediately into the organization’s headquarters in a h…