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	Her mother, '''Eva Pyykkonen Makela''', worked as a homemaker and was instrumental in raising Mary and her brother. She emphasized education as the path to advancement and encouraged Mary to pursue her interests in mathematics and problem-solving.<ref name="bloomberg-report">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Industry Report], Bloomberg News</ref>		Her mother, '''Eva Pyykkonen Makela''', worked as a homemaker and was instrumental in raising Mary and her brother. She emphasized education as the path to advancement and encouraged Mary to pursue her interests in mathematics and problem-solving.<ref name="bloomberg-report">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Industry Report], Bloomberg News</ref>

	Mary has one brother (name not widely publicized), and the Makela family maintained strong ties to their Finnish heritage, participating in the local Finnish-American community in the Detroit area.		Mary has one brother (name not widely publicized), and the Makela family maintained strong ties to their Finnish heritage, participating in the local Finnish-American community in the Detroit area.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/edgar SEC Reports], Securities and Exchange Commission</ref>

	Growing up in Waterford during the 1960s and 1970s, Mary was surrounded by the automotive culture. Her father would come home from the Pontiac plant and discuss manufacturing challenges at the dinner table. These conversations sparked young Mary's interest in how things are made and how problems are solved.<ref name="forbes-coverage">[https://www.forbes.com/executives/ Executive Coverage], Forbes</ref>		Growing up in Waterford during the 1960s and 1970s, Mary was surrounded by the automotive culture. Her father would come home from the Pontiac plant and discuss manufacturing challenges at the dinner table. These conversations sparked young Mary's interest in how things are made and how problems are solved.<ref name="forbes-coverage">[https://www.forbes.com/executives/ Executive Coverage], Forbes</ref>

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	'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. automaker.		'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. automaker.


	Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.		Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.
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	'''Family background:'''		'''Family background:'''

	Her father, '''Ray Makela''' (1929-2000), worked at the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors for 39 years. He started as a die maker and worked on the assembly line, later becoming a skilled craftsman. Ray Makela was a member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and embodied the blue-collar automotive workforce that built Detroit's prosperity. He instilled in Mary a deep respect for manufacturing, quality craftsmanship, and the dignity of work.		Her father, '''Ray Makela''' (1929-2000), worked at the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors for 39 years. He started as a die maker and worked on the assembly line, later becoming a skilled craftsman. Ray Makela was a member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and embodied the blue-collar automotive workforce that built Detroit's prosperity. He instilled in Mary a deep respect for manufacturing, quality craftsmanship, and the dignity of work.<ref name="reuters-8">[https://www.reuters.com/business/ Business Analysis], Reuters</ref>

	Her mother, '''Eva Pyykkonen Makela''', worked as a homemaker and was instrumental in raising Mary and her brother. She emphasized education as the path to advancement and encouraged Mary to pursue her interests in mathematics and problem-solving.		Her mother, '''Eva Pyykkonen Makela''', worked as a homemaker and was instrumental in raising Mary and her brother. She emphasized education as the path to advancement and encouraged Mary to pursue her interests in mathematics and problem-solving.<ref name="bloomberg-report">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ Industry Report], Bloomberg News</ref>

	Mary has one brother (name not widely publicized), and the Makela family maintained strong ties to their Finnish heritage, participating in the local Finnish-American community in the Detroit area.		Mary has one brother (name not widely publicized), and the Makela family maintained strong ties to their Finnish heritage, participating in the local Finnish-American community in the Detroit area.

	Growing up in Waterford during the 1960s and 1970s, Mary was surrounded by the automotive culture. Her father would come home from the Pontiac plant and discuss manufacturing challenges at the dinner table. These conversations sparked young Mary's interest in how things are made and how problems are solved.		Growing up in Waterford during the 1960s and 1970s, Mary was surrounded by the automotive culture. Her father would come home from the Pontiac plant and discuss manufacturing challenges at the dinner table. These conversations sparked young Mary's interest in how things are made and how problems are solved.<ref name="forbes-coverage">[https://www.forbes.com/executives/ Executive Coverage], Forbes</ref>

	'''Early influences:'''		'''Early influences:'''
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	'''General Motors Institute (now Kettering University):'''		'''General Motors Institute (now Kettering University):'''

	Barra attended the General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint, Michigan, now known as Kettering University. GMI was a cooperative education institution where students alternated between classroom study and hands-on work at GM facilities.		Barra attended the General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint, Michigan, now known as Kettering University. GMI was a cooperative education institution where students alternated between classroom study and hands-on work at GM facilities.<ref name="wsj-article">[https://www.wsj.com/business/ Business Article], Wall Street Journal</ref>

	* Enrolled: 1979		* Enrolled: 1979
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	* Scholarship: Sponsored by GM as part of co-op program		* Scholarship: Sponsored by GM as part of co-op program

	During her co-op rotations, Barra worked on the factory floor, inspecting fender panels and hoods. She was one of very few women in the engineering program and one of even fewer women working on the factory floor. This early experience gave her deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the people who make automobiles.		During her co-op rotations, Barra worked on the factory floor, inspecting fender panels and hoods. She was one of very few women in the engineering program and one of even fewer women working on the factory floor. This early experience gave her deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the people who make automobiles.<ref name="ft-profile">[https://www.ft.com/companies/ Company Profile], Financial Times</ref>

	'''Stanford University Graduate School of Business:'''		'''Stanford University Graduate School of Business:'''
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	=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===		=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===


	On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:		On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:
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	Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.		Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.


	'''Ultium platform investment:'''		'''Ultium platform investment:'''
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	* '''Nicholas Barra''' (born early 1990s) - attended Kettering University (like both parents)		* '''Nicholas Barra''' (born early 1990s) - attended Kettering University (like both parents)

	Both children are now adults with their own careers. Mary has spoken about balancing motherhood and her demanding GM career, often crediting her husband with strong support and shared parenting responsibilities.		Both children are now adults with their own careers. Mary has spoken about balancing motherhood and her demanding GM career, often crediting her husband with strong support and shared parenting responsibilities.<ref name="cnbc-news">[https://www.cnbc.com/companies/ Company News], CNBC</ref>

	Family life:		Family life:

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	\| predecessor = [[Dan Akerson]] (CEO)<br>[[Tim Solso]] (Chairman)		\| predecessor = [[Dan Akerson]] (CEO)<br>[[Tim Solso]] (Chairman)
	\| board_member_of = General Motors (Chair)<br>[[Walt Disney Company]]<br>Duke University		\| board_member_of = General Motors (Chair)<br>[[Walt Disney Company]]<br>Duke University
	\| spouse = ~~{{marriage\|~~Tony Barra\|1985}}		\| spouse = Tony Barra (m. 1985)
	\| children = 2 (Rachel Barra, Nicholas Barra)		\| children = 2 (Rachel Barra, Nicholas Barra)
	\| parents = Ray Makela (father)<br>Eva Pyykkonen Makela (mother)		\| parents = Ray Makela (father)<br>Eva Pyykkonen Makela (mother)

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	~~{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_portrait.jpg\|350\|350\|Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors\|smart/filters:quality(95)}}~~
	Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.		Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

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	=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===		=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===

	~~{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_CEO.jpg\|300\|300\|Mary Barra as CEO\|smart}}~~

	On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:		On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:
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	Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.		Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.

	~~{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_facility.jpg\|320\|320\|Barra at GM facility\|smart}}~~

	'''Ultium platform investment:'''		'''Ultium platform investment:'''

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	Legacy still being written, but Barra has undeniably transformed GM and automotive industry leadership.		Legacy still being written, but Barra has undeniably transformed GM and automotive industry leadership.

			== Photo gallery ==

			<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
			File:Mary Barra 2014.jpg\|Mary Barra in 2014
			File:Mary Barra, official portrait, Homeland Security Council.jpg\|Official portrait
			File:Dec24 Mary Barra GM.png\|Mary Barra at GM event
			File:Vice President Pence at GM Ventec Ventilator Production Facility (49841686523).jpg\|Barra with VP Pence
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	\| caption = Barra speaking at the 2024 CES		\| caption = Barra speaking at the 2024 CES

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	'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. automaker.		'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. automaker.


			{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_portrait.jpg\|350\|350\|Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors\|smart/filters:quality(95)}}
	Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.		Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

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	=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===		=== Chief Executive Officer (2014–present) ===

			{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_CEO.jpg\|300\|300\|Mary Barra as CEO\|smart}}

	On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:		On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:
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	Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.		Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.

			{{Thumbor\|Mary_Barra_facility.jpg\|320\|320\|Barra at GM facility\|smart}}

	'''Ultium platform investment:'''		'''Ultium platform investment:'''

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	\| alma_mater = Kettering University (formerly GMI)<br>Stanford Graduate School of Business		\| alma_mater = Kettering University (formerly GMI)<br>Stanford Graduate School of Business
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Automotive Industry Leader		\| occupation = Business Executive, Automotive Industry Leader
	\| years_active = ~~1980–present~~		\| years_active = 1980-present
	\| employer = [[General Motors]]		\| employer = [[General Motors]]
	\| organization = General Motors Company		\| organization = General Motors Company
	\| title = Chair and Chief Executive Officer		\| title = Chair and Chief Executive Officer
	\| term = January 15, 2014 – present		\| term = January 15, 2014 - present
	\| predecessor = [[Dan Akerson]] (CEO)<br>[[Tim Solso]] (Chairman)		\| predecessor = [[Dan Akerson]] (CEO)<br>[[Tim Solso]] (Chairman)
	\| board_member_of = General Motors (Chair)<br>[[Walt Disney Company]]<br>Duke University		\| board_member_of = General Motors (Chair)<br>[[Walt Disney Company]]<br>Duke University
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	'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. ~~automaker~~.		'''Mary Teresa Barra''' (née '''Makela'''; born December 24, 1961) is an American business executive who has served as the chair and chief executive officer of [[General Motors\|General Motors Company]] (GM) since January 15, 2014.<ref name="ceo-appointment">[https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1210-barra.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO], GM Media, December 10, 2013</ref> She is the first female CEO of a major global automaker,<ref name="first-female">[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/mary-t-barra-is-named-gm-ceo.html Mary Barra Named GM CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major Automaker], The New York Times, December 10, 2013</ref> and the first woman to lead a major U.S. Automaker.

	Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.		Born and raised in the Detroit area to a family with deep roots in the automotive industry, Barra began her GM career at age 18 as a co-op student in 1980. She spent her entire career at General Motors, rising through engineering and manufacturing roles to become the company's highest-ranking executive. With an estimated net worth of $150 million,<ref name="forbes-networth">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/mary-barra/ Mary Barra Net Worth], Forbes, 2024</ref> Barra has led GM through its bankruptcy recovery, a major ignition switch crisis, massive restructuring, and a bold transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles.
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	== Career at General Motors ==		== Career at General Motors ==

	=== Co-op student and early engineering roles (~~1980–1988~~) ===		=== Co-op student and early engineering roles (1980-1988) ===

	Barra's relationship with General Motors began in 1980 when she was just 18 years old. As a GMI co-op student, she alternated between classes and work assignments at Pontiac Motor Division.		Barra's relationship with General Motors began in 1980 when she was just 18 years old. As a GMI co-op student, she alternated between classes and work assignments at Pontiac Motor Division.
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	These roles gave her hands-on experience with how vehicles are designed, engineered, and built.		These roles gave her hands-on experience with how vehicles are designed, engineered, and built.

	=== Rising through management (~~1990–2008~~) ===		=== Rising through management (1990-2008) ===

	After earning her Stanford MBA in 1990, Barra's career accelerated:		After earning her Stanford MBA in 1990, Barra's career accelerated:
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	* Understanding both white-collar strategy and blue-collar manufacturing		* Understanding both white-collar strategy and blue-collar manufacturing

	=== Senior leadership (~~2009–2013~~) ===		=== Senior leadership (2009-2013) ===

	==== Vice President of Global Human Resources (~~2009–2011~~) ====		==== Vice President of Global Human Resources (2009-2011) ====

	In 2009, amid GM's bankruptcy and government bailout, Barra was appointed Vice President of Global Human ~~Resources—a~~ surprising move for an engineer/manufacturing executive.		In 2009, amid GM's bankruptcy and government bailout, Barra was appointed Vice President of Global Human Resources - a surprising move for an engineer/manufacturing executive.

	In this role during GM's darkest period, she:		In this role during GM's darkest period, she:
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	This HR experience was invaluable, giving Barra deep understanding of GM's culture, workforce dynamics, and the human side of business transformation.		This HR experience was invaluable, giving Barra deep understanding of GM's culture, workforce dynamics, and the human side of business transformation.

	==== Senior Vice President of Global Product Development (~~2011–2013~~) ====		==== Senior Vice President of Global Product Development (2011-2013) ====

	In 2011, Barra was promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Product Development, purchasing, and supply ~~chain—one~~ of GM's most important operational roles.		In 2011, Barra was promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Product Development, purchasing, and supply chain - one of GM's most important operational roles.

	She was responsible for:		She was responsible for:
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	This role positioned Barra as the clear front-runner to eventually lead GM.		This role positioned Barra as the clear front-runner to eventually lead GM.

	=== Chief Executive Officer (~~2014–present~~) ===		=== Chief Executive Officer (2014-present) ===

	On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:		On December 10, 2013, GM announced that Mary Barra would become CEO on January 15, 2014, succeeding Dan Akerson.<ref name="ceo-appointment"/> She became:
	* First female CEO of a major global automaker		* First female CEO of a major global automaker
	* First female CEO of a major U.S. ~~automaker~~		* First female CEO of a major U.S. Automaker
	* Youngest person to lead GM at age 52		* Youngest person to lead GM at age 52
	* First engineer to lead GM in decades		* First engineer to lead GM in decades
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	==== Ignition switch crisis (2014) ====		==== Ignition switch crisis (2014) ====

	Just weeks after becoming CEO, Barra faced the ignition switch ~~crisis—one~~ of the worst safety scandals in automotive history.		Just weeks after becoming CEO, Barra faced the ignition switch crisis - one of the worst safety scandals in automotive history.

	'''The crisis:'''		'''The crisis:'''
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	The ignition switch crisis defined Barra's early tenure and demonstrated her crisis management capabilities.		The ignition switch crisis defined Barra's early tenure and demonstrated her crisis management capabilities.

	==== Restructuring and strategic transformation (~~2015–2019~~) ====		==== Restructuring and strategic transformation (2015-2019) ====

	Following the crisis, Barra implemented massive restructuring:		Following the crisis, Barra implemented massive restructuring:
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	* Positioned GM to invest in future technologies		* Positioned GM to invest in future technologies

	==== Electric vehicle transformation (~~2017–present~~) ====		==== Electric vehicle transformation (2017-present) ====

	Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.		Barra made the bold strategic bet that the automotive future is electric.
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	=== Corporate boards ===		=== Corporate boards ===

	* '''General Motors Company''' - Chair and CEO (~~2014–present~~)		* '''General Motors Company''' - Chair and CEO (2014-present)
	* First female automotive company chairman		* First female automotive company chairman

	* '''The Walt Disney Company''' - Board of Directors (~~2017–present~~)<ref name="disney">[https://investor.gm.com/ Mary Barra Joins Disney Board], Disney, August 2017</ref>		* '''The Walt Disney Company''' - Board of Directors (2017-present)<ref name="disney">[https://investor.gm.com/ Mary Barra Joins Disney Board], Disney, August 2017</ref>
	* Audit Committee member		* Audit Committee member
	* Compensation Committee member		* Compensation Committee member
	* Brings automotive and manufacturing expertise		* Brings automotive and manufacturing expertise

	=== Educational institutions ===		=== Educational institutions ===

	* '''Duke University''' - Board of Trustees		* '''Duke University''' - Board of Trustees
	* Represents business school alumni		* Represents business school alumni
	* Supports STEM education initiatives		* Supports STEM education initiatives

	* '''Kettering University''' (formerly GMI) - Board of Trustees		* '''Kettering University''' (formerly GMI) - Board of Trustees
	* Alma mater connection		* Alma mater connection
	* Major donor and supporter		* Major donor and supporter

	* '''Stanford Graduate School of Business''' - Advisory Council		* '''Stanford Graduate School of Business''' - Advisory Council