General Motors announces Mary Barra as new CEO

General Motors named Mary Barra as their new CEO. Ms Barra earlier heading their product development chief division and was 33-years with the company.

The 51-year-old Mary Barra is also the first woman head of any major car company in the United States. She will replace Dan Akerson on January 15 next year.

“I will leave with great satisfaction in what we have accomplished, great optimism over what is ahead and great pride that we are restoring General Motors as America’s standard bearer in the global auto industry,” Akerson said.

Akerson is taking early retirement to spend his time with his wife Karin who is battling cancer.

“I need to spend all my time and energy in fighting this disease with my wife,” Akerson added.

Mary Barra was responsible for design, engineering and quality of all of General Motors cars in the world.  Under her direction GM launched brawny new full-size pickup trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Chevrolet Impala full-size car.

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