Her Father is a Mechanic for Pontiac, But She Became the CEO of General Motors Saving the American Carmaker

A historical administrator for the Detroit firm, and a woman who revolutionized the car manufacturer by propelling it into the future (not without criticism). I’m talking about Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors since 2014.

She is not a real entrepreneur, but she thinks as if she were. As if General Motors were hers.

This successful climb did not happen without challenges won within the company. Without difficult decisions being made, such as the closure of some factories with the consequent dismissal of several employees.

Barry’s story is a good lesson for anyone looking to improve themselves. A stimulus for those who want to be successful in work, social life, and in their business. I’ll explain why later.

WHO WAS MARY BARRA BEFORE BECOMING NUMBER ONE AT GM

Mary Barra was born in 1961 in Waterford, Michigan. Her father worked as a mechanic for Pontiac, a division of GM, and passed on his passion for automotive to his daughter.

• After attending Kettering University (then called the General Motors Institute of Technology), Barra began her career at GM in 1980 as an intern in the Engineering department.