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| boards = 10; [[General Dynamics]], [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] [[Stanford University]] Board of Trustees,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2015/07/15/gm-ceo-barra-joins-stanford-university-board/30181281/|title=GM CEO Barra joins Stanford University board|publisher=|accessdate=26 April 2017}}</ref> [[Kettering University]] Board of Trustees<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kettering.edu/board-trustees/kettering-university-board-trustees | title=Kettering University Board of Trustees | Kettering University | publisher=Kettering.edu | date= | accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref> |
| boards = 10; [[General Dynamics]], [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] [[Stanford University]] Board of Trustees,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2015/07/15/gm-ceo-barra-joins-stanford-university-board/30181281/|title=GM CEO Barra joins Stanford University board|publisher=|accessdate=26 April 2017}}</ref> [[Kettering University]] Board of Trustees<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kettering.edu/board-trustees/kettering-university-board-trustees | title=Kettering University Board of Trustees | Kettering University | publisher=Kettering.edu | date= | accessdate=2013-12-10 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213101908/http://www.kettering.edu/board-trustees/kettering-university-board-trustees | archivedate=2013-12-13 | df= }}</ref> |
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==Early life == |
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Barra was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. Her father, Ray Mäkelä, worked as a die maker at [[Pontiac]] for 39 years.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/12/10/a-look-at-mary-barra-gms-first-female-ceo/ | title=A Look at Mary Barra, GM’s First Female CEO | work=The Wall Street Journal | date=2013-12-10 | accessdate=2013-12-11}}</ref> Barra's parents are of [[Finnish American|Finnish]] descent.<ref name=CNNFortune>{{cite news|last=Taylor|first=Alex|title=Mary Barra: GM's next CEO?|url=http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/17/gm-mary-barra/|work=CNN/Fortune|accessdate=2013-12-11|date=2012-12-17}}</ref><ref name=HelsinginSanomat>{{cite web|last=Niskakangas|first=Tuomas|title=New CEO of automotive icon is of Finnish descent|url=http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/business/8707-new-ceo-of-automotive-icon-is-of-finnish-descent.html|date=2013-12-16|work=[[Helsinki Times]]}}</ref> Barra attended Waterford schools in Waterford, Michigan. She is a graduate of [[Waterford Mott High School]]. |
Barra was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. Her father, Ray Mäkelä, worked as a die maker at [[Pontiac]] for 39 years.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/12/10/a-look-at-mary-barra-gms-first-female-ceo/ | title=A Look at Mary Barra, GM’s First Female CEO | work=The Wall Street Journal | date=2013-12-10 | accessdate=2013-12-11}}</ref> Barra's parents are of [[Finnish American|Finnish]] descent.<ref name=CNNFortune>{{cite news|last=Taylor|first=Alex|title=Mary Barra: GM's next CEO?|url=http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/17/gm-mary-barra/|work=CNN/Fortune|accessdate=2013-12-11|date=2012-12-17|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214071920/http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/17/gm-mary-barra/|archivedate=2013-12-14|df=}}</ref><ref name=HelsinginSanomat>{{cite web|last=Niskakangas|first=Tuomas|title=New CEO of automotive icon is of Finnish descent|url=http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/business/8707-new-ceo-of-automotive-icon-is-of-finnish-descent.html|date=2013-12-16|work=[[Helsinki Times]]}}</ref> Barra attended Waterford schools in Waterford, Michigan. She is a graduate of [[Waterford Mott High School]]. |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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Revision as of 06:39, 20 January 2018
Mary Barra | |
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 Barra in Mexico, August 2014 | |
| Born | Mary Teresa Makela December 24, 1961 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States |
| Alma mater | Kettering University Stanford University |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman and CEO, General Motors |
| Board member of | 10; General Dynamics, Disney Stanford University Board of Trustees,[1] Kettering University Board of Trustees[2] |
| Spouse | Anthony E. Barra |
| Children | Nicholas Barra and Rachel Barra |
| Website | Website |
Mary Teresa Barra (née Makela; born December 24, 1961) is the Chairman and CEO of
Early life
Barra was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. Her father, Ray Mäkelä, worked as a die maker at
Education
Barra graduated from the General Motors Institute (now
Career
General Motors
Barra started working for General Motors at the age of 18[9] as a co-op student in 1980 and subsequently held a variety of engineering and administrative positions, including being the manager of the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant.[8]
In February 2008, she became Vice President of Global Manufacturing Engineering. In July 2009 she advanced to the position of Vice President of Global
During her first year as CEO, General Motors was forced to issue 84
Over the course of her tenure as CEO, Barra has pushed GM as a company transitioning into the tech space pushing forward in the automated driverless car space with major acquisitions including Strobe, a startup focused on driverless technology.[15] Also in 2017 she pushed GM to develop the Chevy Bolt EV, beating rival Tesla in developing the first electric car with a range of 200 miles.[16]
Disney
In August 2017, she was elected to the board of Disney.[17] She is the 12th person elected to this board. Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney, has this to say about Barra:
Beyond being an incredibly respected leader of a major U.S. company, Mary is recognized as an agent of change with a relentless focus on quality, safety and, most importantly, consumers. Her ability to adapt to a changing technological and consumer-focused landscape makes her uniquely suited for the Disney board.
Barra and GM are helping Disney with a new project called Test Track, located in the Epcot Center of Disney World in Orlando.[18]
Other Boards and Councils
Barra is a member of the General Dynamics Board of Directors. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Detroit Economic Club and as a member of The Business Council. She is also a member of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council and the Board of Trustees for the Detroit Country Day School.[19]
Awards and honors
Barra was listed as one of the world's most powerful women by
On May 3, 2014, she delivered the Spring
Barra was listed number 1 in Fortune's Most Powerful Women list in 2015, moving from second place the year before.[22]
She remained in the number one spot in Fortune's Most Powerful Women of 2017.[23]
In April 2014, Barra was featured on the cover of Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World."[24]
In December 2016, Barra joined a business forum assembled by
Personal life
Family
Barra is married to consultant Tony Barra, whom she met while studying at
Interests
She has named the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird as her favorite cars.[9]
References
- ^ "GM CEO Barra joins Stanford University board". Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Kettering University Board of Trustees | Kettering University". Kettering.edu. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Vlasic, Bill (2013-12-10). "G.M. Names First Female Chief Executive". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ a b "Dan Akerson to Retire as GM CEO in January 2014 Mary Barra to Become Next CEO; Dan Ammann Named President". General Motors. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ^ "A Look at Mary Barra, GM's First Female CEO". The Wall Street Journal. 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ Taylor, Alex (2012-12-17). "Mary Barra: GM's next CEO?". CNN/Fortune. Archived from the original on 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Niskakangas, Tuomas (2013-12-16). "New CEO of automotive icon is of Finnish descent". Helsinki Times.
- ^ a b c Mary T. Barra "Mary Barra: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ a b "Mary Barra, G.M.'s New Chief, Speaking Her Mind". The New York Times. 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ Bunkley, Nick; Vlasic, Bill (2011-01-20). "G.M. Names New Leader for Global Development". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ "About GM: Mary T. Barra". General Motors. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ^ "General Motors (GM): Safety Recalls Add Up to 84 in 2014". Zacks Equity Research. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
- ^ "GM reverses openness pledge: Our view". USA Today. 2014-07-23. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- ^ "Is General Motors buying awards for Mary Barra?". Autoblog. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
- ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ http://www.autonews.com/article/20170824/OEM02/170829852/barra-elected-to-walt-disney-board
- ^ "Disney adds General Motors CEO Mary Barra to its board of directors". LA Times. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Mary Barra - GM Corporate Officer". Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ Goudreau, Jenna (2012). "Mary Barra". Forbes. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ "Mary Barra". Fortune. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
- ^ "Mary Barra". Fortune. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
- ^ Time. 2014-04-24 http://time.com/collection/2014-time-100/leaders/.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Bryan, Bob (2 Dec 2016). "Trump is forming an economic advisory team with the CEOs of Disney, General Motors, JPMorgan, and more". Business Insider. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Bennett, Jeff; Murray, Sara (2013-12-11). "Longtime Insider Is GM's First Female CEO". The Wall Street Journal. pp. A1, A10. Retrieved 2013-12-11.