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Edward Kummer is currently the Chief Digital Officer at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Prior to this, they were the President of Nordstromrack.com and Hautelook from January 2019 to December 2021. From January 2017 to December 2019, Kummer served as the Managing Director and CMO of United Capital, a [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) company. Edward was also the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of [Oakley](/org/oakley-inc) from January 2012 to December 2016. In addition, Kummer has served on the Board of Directors for Onestop Internet from January 2012 to December 2016. Edward has also held the title of Senior Vice President of Internet at Victoria's Secret from January 2010 to December 2012. Lastly, Kummer was the Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online from January 2006 to December 2008 and VP of Creative Development & Production from January 2003 to December 2006.

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Edward Kummer began their educational career by earning a BS in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Edward then went on to earn an MS in Computer Science from the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california).

Edward Kummer works with Elizabeth Reicherts - VP, External Affairs, Shilpan Amin - SVP & President, GM International, and Fred Killeen - VP, Global IT & CIO. and Stacy Lynett - CIO, Digital Business Software Group reports to Edward Kummer. Edward Kummer reports to Mary T. Barra, Chairman & CEO.

Edward Kummer

Vinny Hoxha is the current Chief Information Security Officer at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Vinny has previous experience working as the Cyber Security Architect at Asset Acceptance from September 2004 to January 2007.

Vinny Hoxha has a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Walsh College and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from [Madonna University](/org/madonna-university). Vinny also has certification from [ISACA](/org/isaca) in CISA and from ISC2 in CISSP.

Vinny Hoxha reports to Fred Killeen, VP, Global IT & CIO.

Vinny Hoxha

Paul Jacobson joined [General Motors](/org/general-motors) as executive vice president and chief financial officer in December 2020.

Prior to joining GM, Jacobson served as CFO of Delta Air Lines, Inc., a company he helped transform into one of Fortune magazine's Top 50 Most Admired Companies for six consecutive years. He was named the airline industry’s best CFO eight times by [Institutional Investor](/org/institutional-investor) magazine’s poll of Wall Street analysts and investors.

Jacobson graduated from [Auburn University](/org/auburn-university) with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and later received a Master of Business Administration from [Vanderbilt University](/org/vanderbilt-university)’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

He serves on the board of trustees for the [Auburn University](/org/auburn-university) Foundation, The Harbert College of Business Advisory Council at Auburn and The Owen Graduate School of Management Board of Visitors at Vanderbilt.

Paul Jacobson

Rocky Gupta was named GM vice president, Finance and treasurer in August 2018, adding oversight of Investor Relations in September 2018. Gupta is responsible for leading the company’s global treasury operations, including capital planning, capital markets, operations and worldwide banking activities

Prior to becoming treasurer, Gupta was the chief investment officer and chief executive officer of General Motors Asset Management Corporation, the investment management subsidiary of GM. In that role, he handled approximately $70 billion of assets under management. 

Gupta joined GM as an engineering co-op student in 1987, and later transitioned to the Treasurer’s Office in 1998. His early career assignments have spanned the globe, including positions in Brussels, New York City, Shanghai and Bangkok. 

After this, he served as chief financial officer for GM’s Association of South East Asian Nations based in Thailand. He then became assistant treasurer of GM where he oversaw a variety of groups, including capital planning, pension, auto finance, international treasury and supplier risk management. 

He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) in 1992, followed by a master’s in manufacturing systems from the Stanford School of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1997.

Rocky Gupta

Carlos Zarlenga is the current President & Managing Director of General Motors South America. Carlos has also served as the Founder & General Partner of Qell LATAM Partners, and as a Member of the Board of Directors for [Graded - The American School of São Paulo](/org/graded-the-american-school-of-sao-paulo), Amcham-Brasil, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, and Fiesp - Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo.

Previously, Carlos served as the President and CEO of GM South America from August 2016 to August 2021, and as the President and CEO of GM Argentina & CFO of General Motors South America from January 2013 to December 2016. Carlos has also served as the Chief Financial Officer for General Motors Korea / Uzbekistan and Vietnam from January 2012 to December 2012, and as the Chief Financial Officer, Consumer & Industrial - Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for GE from June 2008 to December 2011.

After Carlos Zarlenga graduated from high school, they attended [Universidad de Belgrano](/org/universidad-de-belgrano) where they studied economics and earned their licenciado en economia (honors degree in economics).

Carlos Zarlenga reports to Shilpan Amin, SVP & President, GM International. Some of their coworkers include Julian Blissett - EVP & President, China.

Carlos Zarlenga

Jon McNeill currently serves as the CEO of DVx Ventures. Prior to launching DVx Ventures, McNeill served as chief operating officer at Lyft Inc. and president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service of Tesla Motors, Inc.

McNeill is also a director at Lululemon Athletica.

Jonathan McNeill

Sigal Cordeiro is the Executive Director Sales & Marketing at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Sigal has previously worked as the Director, Brand Research at [General Motors](/org/general-motors) from July 2000 to August 2010. Prior to that, they were the Marketing Manager at TAM Transportes Aereos from January 1993 to December 1997.

Sigal Cordeiro's educational career includes an MBA from The Wharton School, a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV), and completion of the Transformational Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Sigal also holds a certification from the Kellogg CMO Program at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

Sigal Cordeiro works with Laura Keck - Brand Experience Manager, Sonia Mehta - VP, Marketing Innovations & Strategy. Sigal Cordeiro reports to Deborah Wahl, Global Chief Marketing Officer.

Sigal Cordeiro

Mike Zellen is the current Director of Counsel at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Prior to this, they served as Senior Counsel for Global Innovation at Amazon from July 2010 to August 2016. In this role, they provided legal support for innovative transportation and supply chain initiatives, including Prime Air (unmanned aerial vehicles), Amazon Logistics (Amazon’s internal transportation service provider), Prime Now (one-hour delivery), Sunday Delivery, and Amazon Locker. 

From October 2016 to August 2021, Zellen served as Senior Counsel -- Global Innovation at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). In this role, they led the legal practice group supporting Amazon’s multibillion-dollar North American Transportation and Supply Chain businesses, including all matters related to third party carriers, Amazon-provided transportation services, sort center operations, and third party logistics providers.

Mike Zellen's educational career includes a Doctor of Law from the University of Michigan Law School, a BA in Supply Chain Management from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university), and degrees in Economics from [Corvinus University of Budapest](/org/corvinus-university-of-budapest) and [Kalamazoo College](/org/kalamazoo-college).

Mike Zellen reports to Ann Cathcart Chaplin, Deputy General Counsel & CCO. They work with Joel Stark - Counsel, Corporate & Finance, Jay Eskes - Counsel, Global Innovation.

Mike Zellen

Santiago Chamorro is currently the VP of Global Connected Customer Experience at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Santiago has been with the company since January 2003, and in their current role, they lead the Global Connected Services organization. Under their guidance, the team has transformed the business into a world-class software as a service franchise, offering GM’s customers a more protected and connected life. 

Chamorro is responsible for connected experiences and products’ go-to-market activities, including branding, sales, marketing, customer insights, product definition and channel integration. Santiago also leads the business model strategy and integration of digital ecosystems within infotainment, mobile, web and OnStar global call centers. In addition to their impressive professional accomplishments, Chamorro is also responsible for developing the Global Connected Services team talent and culture to foster an open and inclusive environment.

Santiago Chamorro has a degree in economy from Universidad de Los Andes and a certification from ANAC-Aerocivil in PPA - Private Pilot Aviation. Santiago also has a transformational leadership degree from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and a post-graduate degree in finance from [Universidad de los Andes](/org/universidad-de-los-andes-colombia).

They work with Craig Buchholz - SVP, Global Communications, Elizabeth Reicherts - VP, External Affairs, and Kimberly J. Brycz - SVP, Global HR. Santiago Chamorro reports to Mary T. Barra, Chairman & CEO.

Santiago Chamorro

Doneen McDowell is the Executive Director of Manufacturing for GMNA at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Doneen has been with the company since August 2005 and has held the position of Pressroom Area Manager since August 2010.

Doneen McDowell has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial and Systems Engineering from [Youngstown State University](/org/youngstown-state-university) and a Master's degree in Manufacturing Management from [Kettering University](/org/kettering-university).

Doneen McDowell works with and Philip Kienle - VP, North America Manufacturing & Labor Relations. Doneen McDowell reports to Gerald Johnson, EVP, Global Manufacturing.

Doneen McDowell

Elizabeth Reicherts is the current Vice President of External Affairs at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Elizabeth has also served as Vice President of Government Affairs at Siemens Corporation and as Senior Director of US Government & International Affairs at BP. Reicherts has been a leader in the field of government relations for over 20 years. Elizabeth is a respected authority on US policy and international affairs, and has built strong relationships with key government officials at the federal, state, and local level. Reicherts is committed to the advancement of women in government relations and has served as President of Women In Government Relations, Inc. (WGR). Under their leadership, WGR has become one of the most respected non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C., offering members opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Elizabeth Reicherts educational career includes a M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Psychology from Western Michigan University.

Their manager is Mary T. Barra, Chairman & CEO. They work with Telva McGruder - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Santiago Chamorro - VP, Global Connected Customer Experience, and Paul Jacobson - EVP, CFO.

Elizabeth Reicherts

Fred Killeen is currently the VP, Global IT & CIO at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Fred has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining [General Motors](/org/general-motors), they were with Hewlett-Packard for 16 years, where they held various positions, including Managing Consultant. Before Hewlett-Packard, they were with [Motorola](/org/motorola) for 3 years as a Test Engineer. Fred has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Fred Killeen is a [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university) graduate with a degree in electrical engineering.

Fred Killeen reports to Mary T. Barra, Chairman & CEO. They work with Craig Buchholz - SVP, Global Communications, Santiago Chamorro - VP, Global Connected Customer Experience, and Elizabeth Reicherts - VP, External Affairs. A direct report to Fred Killeen is and Vinny Hoxha - Chief Information Security Officer.

Fred Killeen

Marc Resnick is the current Technical Delivery Lead at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Marc has over 8 years of experience in the field of project management. 

Marc started their career as a Program Specialist at Apple in September 2015. In this role, they were responsible for mitigating large scale application and tool failures for AppleCare worldwide. Marc also coordinated subject matter discussions with cross-functional teams to provide direction on operational processes, problem solving escalations and advancing the scope of support for business partners and employees. 

In May 2013, Marc became the Project Manager at Navarro Dental Group. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dental group's projects, from start to finish. Marc successfully completed numerous projects within budget and on time while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. 

 Marc's experience and skills in project management make him an excellent asset to [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Marc is able to successfully complete projects on time and within budget while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Marc Resnick

Stacy Lynett is the current CIO of the Digital Business Software Group at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Prior to their current role, they served as Vice President of Financial Systems Development at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from August 2000 to August 2003. From October 1998 to August 2000, they were the Manager of the Program Management Office at CIT. Stacy began their career as an IT Management Consultant at EY in September 1994 and remained in that role until October 1998.

Stacy Lynett has a Master's Degree in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

Stacy Lynett reports to Edward Kummer, Chief Digital Officer.

Stacy Lynett

Janice Uhlig is the current VP of Global Compensation & Benefits for HR at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Janice has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Prior to their current position, they were the CFO and VP of Finance at CAMI Automotive, a joint venture between [General Motors](/org/general-motors) and Suzuki. Janice has also held positions at GMAC and [General Motors](/org/general-motors).

Janice Uhlig has an MBA in finance from the Schulich School of Business at [York University](/org/york-university), and a BBA from [Wilfrid Laurier University](/org/wilfrid-laurier-university) in business, finance, and economics. Janice has also completed executive education programs on women on boards and transformational leadership at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and [Stanford University](/org/stanford)'s Graduate School of Business, respectively.

They work with Jon Diewald - Executive Director - Global Product Group HR, Joan Bakarich - Director, Global Compensation. Their manager is Kimberly J. Brycz, SVP, Global HR.

Janice Uhlig

Meg Whitman is a business executive who currently serves as a board member for [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Meg was previously the CEO of [Hewlett Packard Enterprise](/org/hewlett-packard-enterprise) from 2015 to 2018, and of HP from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, they ran unsuccessfully for Governor of California as a Republican candidate in 2010. Whitman was also the President and CEO of [eBay](/org/ebay) from 1998 to 2008, overseeing the company's growth from 30 employees and $4 million in annual revenue to more than 15,000 employees and $8 billion in annual revenue.

Meg Whitman attended [Princeton University](/org/princeton) for their undergraduate degree, where they majored in economics. Meg then went on to attend [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) for their MBA.



Meg Whitman

Deborah Wahl was appointed [General Motors](/org/general-motors) Global Chief Marketing Officer on Sept. 1, 2019. She previously served as the Global CMO of Cadillac.

Prior to joining [General Motors](/org/general-motors), Deborah served as the Senior Vice President and CMO for McDonald’s from 2014 to 2017, where she played a key role in the brand’s turnaround, proudly bringing All Day Breakfast to McD consumers. In addition to McDonald’s, Deborah has held a number of CMO and marketing leadership positions, including at [PulteGroup](/org/pulte-group), Chrysler and Lexus.

Deborah has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from [Wellesley College](/org/wellesley-college) and an MBA from The Wharton School. She also has a master’s degree from The Lauder Institute, [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania).

Deborah is an active business leader who serves on the board of [Groupon](/org/groupon) as well as on the Board of Trustees of Cranbrook Educational Community and is the Chair of The MMA Board.

Deborah Wahl

Joel Stark is currently a Counsel for Corporate & Finance at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Joel has extensive experience in corporate restructurings, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. Joel has worked in the legal field for over 12 years and has been based in Houston, Texas and China during their career. Joel began their legal career as a Legal Intern for J. Lloyd International, Inc. before being hired as an Associate for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and later Baker & McKenzie LLP.

Joel Stark has a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in Joel'story from [Carleton College](/org/carleton-college).

Joel Stark reports to Ann Cathcart Chaplin, Deputy General Counsel & CCO. They are on a team with Jay Eskes - Counsel, Global Innovation, Mike Zellen - Director, Counsel.

Joel Stark

Jay Eskes is currently Counsel, Global Innovation at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Prior to this, they worked as Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon.com from January 2008 to March 2016, where they provided primary legal support for the company's global advertising platform and products, social media integrations, third party selling and fulfillment services, and other efforts. Jay began their career as an Associate at [WilmerHale](/org/wilmerhale) in September 2003, before moving to Amazon in January 2008.

Jay Eskes has a JD from the University of Oregon School of Law, an MBA from Lubar College of Business, and a B.A. from [Calvin University](/org/calvin-university).

Jay Eskes reports to Ann Cathcart Chaplin, Deputy General Counsel & CCO. Jay Eskes works with Mike Zellen - Director, Counsel, Joel Stark - Counsel, Corporate & Finance.

Jay Eskes

Mark Tatum is the deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of the National Basketball Association.



Mark Tatum

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Ann Cathcart Chaplin is the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Ann’s team manages legal affairs for GM in North America, focusing on employment, organizational transformation and regulatory compliance.

Ann was previously GM’s Deputy General Counsel with responsibility for autonomous & transportation services, customer experience, litigation, product development, and related strategic and regulatory issues. Ann joined GM in 2015 as Deputy General Counsel of Litigation.

Previously, Ann was an equity principal at the law firm of [Fish & Richardson](/org/fish-richardson-p-c) specializing in intellectual property litigation. She served as the firm’s Litigation Practice Group Leader, leading a team of 250 litigators across 12 offices. She was elected to the firm’s Management Committee and served as Managing Partner of the Twin Cities office.

Ann holds a bachelor’s degree from the [University of Minnesota](/org/university-of-minnesota) and earned her juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School.

Ann Cathcart Chaplin

Mr. Schoewe served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”) from 2000 to 2011. Prior to joining Wal-Mart, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Black & Decker Corporation (“Black & Decker”) from 1996 to 1999; Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Black & Decker from 1993 to 1996; Vice President of Finance of Black & Decker from 1989 to 1993; and Vice President of Business Planning and Analysis of Black & Decker from 1986 to 1989.

Mr. Schoewe is also a director of KKR Management LLC (the managing partner of KKR & Co. L.P.) and Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Thomas M. Schoewe

Julian Blissett is appointed [General Motors](/org/general-motors) Executive Vice President and President of GM China, effective April 2020.  Based in Shanghai, he oversees all of GM’s operations in China.

In his previous position of Senior Vice President, International Operations – leading GM’s global operations outside of the Americas and China – Blissett streamlined operations and refined GM’s global go-to-market strategies for GM’s International Operations, strengthening the foundation to turn around financial performance and sustain a customer-focused organization.

Prior to Blissett’s role in GMI, he was Executive Vice President of SAIC [General Motors](/org/general-motors) (SAIC-GM), GM’s flagship joint venture in China, for five years since May 2014. SAIC-GM played a leading role in strengthening GM’s foothold and dealer networks as well as deploying the company’s diversified electrification solutions in China.

A native of the United Kingdoms, Blissett began his career with GM in 1996, as Central Engineering manager for Opel Polska. Since then, he has held various management positions of increasing responsibilities in the U.K., China and GM International Operations markets.

In 2006, Blissett started his first tenure at SAIC-GM, as deputy executive director of Manufacturing. In March 2010, he was appointed GMIO executive director of Manufacturing Engineering.

Blissett became vice president of New Business Development and Alliances for GM International Operations in December 2011. Based in Shanghai, he supervised the growth of GM’s alliances and other partnerships across the region while exploring new business opportunities.

Prior to joining GM, Blissett worked for Nissan Motor Manufacturing U.K. Ltd. for eight years in manufacturing engineering and production leadership in the U.K. and Japan.

Blissett holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and business studies from Sheffield Hallam University in the U.K.

In 2019, Blissett received the Magnolia Gold Award from the Shanghai Municipal Government for his contributions to the economic and social development of Shanghai.

Julian Blissett

Ms. Stephenson served as Dean of the [Ivey Business School](/org/ivey) at the University of Western Ontario from 2003 until her retirement in 2013. Prior to joining the [Ivey Business School](/org/ivey), she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Lucent Technologies Canada from 1999 to 2003. She was also a member of the Advisory Board of General Motors of Canada, Limited, a GM subsidiary, from 2005 to 2009 and appointed an officer of the Order of Canada in 2009.

Ms. Stephenson is also a director at [Intact Financial Corporation](/org/intactfc) (formerly ING Canada) and Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Carol M. Stephenson

Kimberly (Kim) J. Brycz was appointed to the position of senior vice president, Global Human Resources on March 12, 2018. In this role, she leads an HR team and systems that build enterprise-wide employee engagement, develop talent and support strategic planning at all levels.

Previously, Brycz served as executive director, Global Product Purchasing where she oversaw GM’s $80B annual global product spend as well as Customer Care and Aftersales purchasing. Brycz was instrumental in transforming supplier relationships by providing strategic solutions to future sourcing and supplier engagement.

Brycz, a native of Detroit, began her GM career in 1983 with the Cadillac Motor Car Division in Detroit. Since then she has held various positions in GM’s Global Purchasing organization, including the Global Purchasing lead for electrical systems, batteries and hybrids and interiors. Prior to her most recent role, Brycz served as executive director, Global Purchasing, Indirect Materials, Machinery and Equipment.

Brycz received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university). In 2010 and 2015 she was named one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. She is an active leader on two of GM’s employee resource groups, participating on the executive boards for the GM Asian Connections and GM Women Group. Additionally, Brycz has served as the GM executive champion sponsor for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Kimberly J. Brycz

Christopher T. Hatto was named vice president, global business solutions on Jan. 1, 2020. In this role, he manages a global team charged with optimizing GM business processes to improve service quality, improve customer experience and reduce complexity and costs.

In addition to this role, he remains chief accounting officer, a position he’s held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for global leadership and oversight for external reporting, technical accounting matters, development of new accounting policies, internal controls and the consolidations process. He is also responsible for reporting financial results to the company’s senior leadership and the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee.

Hatto joined GM in 2007 as the assistant controller for [Securities and Exchange Commission](/org/sec) reporting. He then held subsequent regional controllership positions responsible for Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and General Motors International Operations. In 2013, Hatto became chief financial officer (CFO) of Customer Care and Aftersales. In 2016, he joined U.S. Sales Operations as CFO for U.S. Chevrolet, Buick and GMC.

Before joining GM, Hatto was a vice president at [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) and the corporate controller and chief accounting officer at Tower Automotive. Earlier in his career he held financial leadership roles at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.

He graduated from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university) in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and is a certified public accountant.



Christopher T. Hatto

Stephen K. Carlisle was appointed Executive Vice President and President, North America, effective September 2020. With Carlisle’s appointment, GM has one sales, service and marketing leader across its full portfolio of automotive and connected services brands in North America, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, OnStar, ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts.

Prior to this role, Carlisle served as Senior Vice President and President, Cadillac, a position he held since April 2018.

Born and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Carlisle began his GM career in 1982 as an industrial engineering co-op student at the Oshawa Truck Assembly Plant. Over the course of his career with GM, Carlisle has held several senior leadership positions, including President and Managing Director, Canada, 2014-2018; Vice President, Global Product Planning and Program Management, 2010-2014; Vice President, U.S. Sales Operations, 2010; President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia Operations, 2007-2010.

Additionally, Carlisle serves as Executive Champion for the GM PLUS Employee Resource Group.

Carlisle also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering from the [University of Waterloo](/org/university-of-waterloo) and a Master of Business Administration from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


Stephen K. Carlisle

Everett Eissenstat was named senior vice president, Global Public Policy, in August 2018. He is responsible for leading [General Motors](/org/general-motors)’ engagement on key policies impacting the company’s business, its customers and its employees.

Prior to joining GM, Eissenstat worked in the White House as the deputy assistant to the president for International Economic Affairs and deputy director of the National Economic Council. Jointly appointed to the National Security Council and the National Economic Council, he led the White House international economic team responsible for the development of U.S. policies on international energy, international trade and development finance institutions. In this role, he also served as the lead U.S. negotiator for the G-20, APEC and G-7 international economic summits.

He twice served as chief International Trade counsel for the Senate Finance Committee from 2000 to 2005 and again from 2011 to 2017. As chief counsel he drafted legislation implementing trade agreements and managed their consideration through the U.S. Congress. He also served as assistant U.S Trade representative for the Americas with the United State Trade Representative (USTR) from 2006 to 2011, where he negotiated and enforced international trade agreements and partnered with members of Congress on trade legislation. Eissenstat also previously worked as former Rep. Jim Kolbe’s legislative director and as an attorney in private practice in Dallas.

Eissenstat holds a juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, a master’s degree in Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from [Oklahoma State University](/org/oklahoma-state-university).

Everett Eissenstat

Mark Reuss is president of General Motors Company. In this role, he leads the company’s regional operations, including North America, South America, China, and General Motors International. GM’s Global Product Development team, led by EVP Doug Parks, also reports to Reuss, as does Global Design, Global Quality and Operational Excellence. In addition, Reuss serves on the board of GM China’s joint venture, Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd., (SGM), and is a member of the GM Senior Leadership Team.

Reuss became GM president in January 2019 and expanded his role to include the regional responsibilities in November 2019. In 2018, he added Global Cadillac and Global Product Planning to his responsibilities, and continues to lead them today.

From 2013-2018, Reuss was executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, and led program management of GM cars, trucks and crossovers worldwide. In this role, he oversaw a major transformation of the product development organization in 2018 to increase focus and development of electrification and autonomous vehicles.

Before that, starting in 2009, Reuss was president of General Motors North America, responsible for GM’s performance, manufacturing, portfolio and dealer network. Under his watch, GM’s North America region produced consistent profits and improved margins during a product renaissance featuring a slate of award-winning vehicles.

Reuss also served briefly as GM’s vice president of global engineering after spending two years overseas as vice president and managing director of GM Australia and New Zealand. During this time, he was a member of the GM Asia Pacific Strategy Board.

Reuss is a mechanical engineer who began his GM career as a student intern in 1983. He has held numerous engineering and management positions, including chief engineer of GM’s large luxury vehicles and manufacturing body shop tooling launches.

He created and led the GM Performance Division in 2001 while serving as executive director of Architecture Engineering. In this role, he was responsible for GM’s racing vehicles, including the V-Series Cadillacs and SS Chevrolets. In 2005, he was appointed executive director of GM’s North America Vehicle Systems and Architecture, and a year later was named executive director of Global Vehicle Integration, Safety and Virtual Development.

A lifelong auto enthusiast, Reuss is a certified industry pool test driver on the North Course of the Nürburgring Motorsport Racetrack in Germany and is licensed for FIA C and IMSA Road Racing. His first car was a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro he bought and restored himself. In 2018, he was honored as the Enthusiast of the Year at the Concours d’Elegance of America.

Reuss was born and raised in metro Detroit and is deeply committed to revitalizing the region via education, community and philanthropy.

He holds a bachelor of engineering degree from Vanderbilt University and a master of business administration from Duke University.

Reuss is a member of the Duke Fuqua School of Business Board of Visitors and is GM’s Key Executive at Duke University. He chairs the Board of Trustees at Cranbrook Schools and serves on the Board of Trustees of The Henry Ford, the Skillman Foundation, Horizons Upward Bound, Detroit Workforce Development Board, the Detroit Education Coalition and the CEO Leadership Group on Regional Economic Development.

Mark Reuss

Daniel E. Berce has been Senior Vice President & President and Chief Executive Officer, [GM Financial](/org/general-motors-financial-company-inc) since October 2010, when the company was purchased by [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of AmeriCredit Corp. from August 2005 to September 2010, President from 2003 to 2005, and was Chief Financial Officer from 1990 to 2003. He was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of AmeriCredit Corp. from November 1996 until April 2003, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from November 1994 until November 1996 and Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from May 1990 until November 1994.

Daniel E. Berce

Spina leads GM's battery-electric vehicle infrastructure strategy and develops business and technology strategies.

Rick Spina

Craig Buchholz was named senior vice president, Global Communications in April 2020.

Prior to his current position, Buchholz was chief communications officer for [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble). Buchholz reports to GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.

Buchholz joined GM with extensive experience managing complex communications environments in multi-brand organizations. Buchholz led P&G communications through a variety of challenging product and corporate issues for six years. This included leading all elements of communications: media relations; employee, policy, and financial communications; crisis management and corporate citizenship. Prior to P&G, Buchholz spent 20 years in the pharmaceutical world working in both agency and corporate environments, including with Merck, Johnson & Johnson and what is now [Pfizer](/org/pfizer). In those companies, he held multiple leadership positions in corporate, internal and executive communications.

He holds a law degree from [Drexel University](/org/drexel-university) and bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Temple University. Buchholz is also an Aspen Institute Fellow.

Craig Buchholz

Alan M. Wexler was appointed senior vice president of Innovation and Growth in August 2020. Wexler is leading GM’s Innovation and Growth organization, including the Global Connected Services, Data and Customer Insights, and Innovation and Strategy teams.

Wexler, former Chairman and CEO of [Publicis [Sapient](/org/sapient)](/org/publicis-sapient), has been working at the intersection of strategy, technology and creative for more than 30 years.

Before joining GM, Wexler served as Chairman and CEO of [Publicis [Sapient](/org/sapient)](/org/publicis-sapient), CEO of [Sapient](/org/sapient)Razorfish and CEO of [Sapient](/org/sapient)Nitro. Prior to [Sapient](/org/sapient) joining Publicis, he was President of [Sapient](/org/sapient)Nitro and has held several other senior leadership positions for an aggregate of 20 years. 

Publicis [Sapient](/org/sapient) has offices globally, more than 20,000 employees and cultivates key strategic relationships with a roster of blue-chip brands, advising clients on the impact of digital on their businesses and delivering solutions which help them innovate and compete more effectively in the digital age. 

Prior to [Sapient](/org/sapient), Wexler built and operated an independent business and technology consulting company. 

Wexler has extensive experience in digital business transformation, advertising and marketing. He also advises early-stage companies on how to compete with disruptive businesses models in a consumer-empowered era.

Wexler holds a bachelor’s degree in Decision Sciences and Computers as well as a Master of Business Administration from [Rider University](/org/rider-university), where he has served on the Board of Trustees.

Alan M. Wexler

Joanne Crevoiserat is the CEO of Tapestry, Inc. where she also serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Tapestry in 2019, she served in a number of executive management and finance roles at Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl’s Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and May Department Stores.

Joanne C. Crevoiserat

Aneel Bhusri is co-founder, co-CEO, and Chairman at Workday, Inc. Before co-founding Workday in 2005, he held a number of leadership positions at PeopleSoft, including vice chairman of the board and senior vice president responsible for product strategy, business development, and marketing. In addition to his role at Workday, Mr. Bhusri is also an advisor at Greylock Partners, a leading venture capital firm.



Aneel Bhusri

In July 2017, Ms. Miscik was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of [Kissinger Associates](/org/kissinger-associates), Inc. Prior to that time, she served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of [Kissinger Associates](/org/kissinger-associates) from 2015 to 2017 and President and Vice Chairman of [Kissinger Associates](/org/kissinger-associates) from 2009 to 2015.

Prior to joining [Kissinger Associates](/org/kissinger-associates), Ms. Miscik was the Global Head of Sovereign Risk at Lehman Brothers from 2005 to 2008 and served at the [Central Intelligence Agency](/org/central-intelligence-agency) from 1983 to 2005 where she was the Deputy Director for Intelligence from 2002 to 2005.

Ms. Miscik is also a director at [Morgan Stanley](/org/morgan-stanley).

Judith A. Miscik

Shilpan Amin is senior vice president and president, GM International, a role he assumed in April 2022.

Amin is responsible for GM operations outside of North America and China.  His objective is to deliver profitable growth in each of the markets in which GM competes.    

Previously, Amin was vice president, GM Global Purchasing and Supply Chain and responsible for the strategic direction of GM’s worldwide purchasing, supply chain and logistics operations.

Amin began his career with GM in 1996 as a product engineer in Advanced Product Development for steering systems. He has held various leadership roles within GM’s Vehicle Engineering and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organizations, including executive director of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Program Management, and executive director of Global Propulsion Systems Engineering Vehicle Integration and Operations.

Amin is a member of the external Board of Directors for the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce and Pure Watercraft and the Board of Directors Advisory Committee of Focus: HOPE. He also serves as the lead executive chair of the Board of Directors for the General Motors Asian Connections Business Resource Group.

He has earned certificates in Leading Global Business and Accelerating Board Diversity from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school), as well as a Transformational Leadership certificate from [Stanford University](/org/stanford)’s Graduate School of Business.

Amin holds two advanced degrees: a master’s degree in engineering from [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](/org/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute) and an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university).

Shilpan Amin

Margaret Curry is Vice President Tax and Customs and Chief Tax Officer for [General Motors](/org/general-motors), a position she has held since she joined GM in March 2017. Curry is responsible for strategy and operations related to GM’s worldwide tax and customs functions.

Curry has over 30 years of tax experience. Prior to joining GM, Curry served as Vice President of Tax for Deere & Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Before that, she served in roles of increasing responsibility as Director of Tax for Dell Inc., Senior Tax Counsel for GM and Senior Tax Counsel for the [Internal Revenue Service](/org/internal-revenue-service).

A native of Detroit, Curry received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university). She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Tax Executives Institute and MAPI Tax Council.

Margaret Curry

Doug Parks was appointed to Executive Vice President, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain effective October 30, 2019. Parks reports to GM President Mark Reuss.

Prior to this appointment, Parks was the Vice President, Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Programs since February 2016.

Parks received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech University in 1984 and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1988 through the GM Fellowship Program.

Doug L. Parks

Omar Vargas was appointed vice president, Global Public Policy, at General Motors on Aug. 1, 2021. In this role, Vargas will advocate for policy solutions in support of GM’s vision and commitment to an allelectric future.

Prior to joining GM, Vargas was senior vice president and chief Government Affairs officer for 3M Company.

Before that, Vargas held senior government relations roles with Praxair and PepsiCo, handling a range of international and U.S. federal and state issues. He was appointed by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served in a variety of capacities and his portfolio included a broad range of law enforcement, civil rights, national security and immigration policy matters. His government service preceded his work in private practice.

Vargas holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Seton Hall University, a Master of Arts in international law, organizations and economic development from the School of International Service at American University and a Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law at American University.

Omar Vargas

Kent Helfrich was appointed vice president, Global Research and Development, chief technology officer, for General Motors and president, GM Ventures on Aug. 1, 2021. In these roles, Helfrich is responsible for innovation and technology solutions in the development of GM vehicles.

Helfrich previously was GM’s executive director of Global Electrification and Battery Systems, responsible for GM electrified vehicle hardware development and the overall electric vehicle propulsion calibration and driving performance.

Prior to re-joining GM in November 2016, Helfrich was vice president and CTO at Flex Automotive, splitting his time between Detroit and Silicon Valley. 

In earlier GM positions, Helfrich was executive director and global functional leader for Vehicle Electrical Systems and executive director of Electronic Controls and Software for Powertrain and Vehicle systems. Between these two roles, Helfrich was globally responsible for all unstyled electrical systems in the vehicle, as well as defining electrical architecture and software architecture strategies.

Helfrich earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. 

Kent Helfrich

Philip Kienle

Craig B. Glidden is executive vice president and general counsel of General Motors Co., a position he has held since he joined GM in March 2015. In May of 2021, his responsibilities were extended to include Global Public Policy.

Craig Glidden

McGruder is [General Motors](/org/general-motors)' first-ever Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

In this role, she leads the development and execution of strategies that will ensure positive change toward a high-performing, inclusive organizational culture.

She also partners closely with functional teams, GM employee resource groups, and centers of expertise to ensure excellent practices for hiring, developing, and retaining diverse candidates at all levels.

McGruder also works to mature and develop community partnerships that align with [General Motors](/org/general-motors)' commitment to improve places where we live and work. Seh also engages with external resources and organizations to study, understand and take action on community disparities.

Telva McGruder

Christena Wilson

Kristen Siemen was promoted to Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces in February of 2021. In her previous role as executive director of global energy strategy, Siemen, 50, introduced fuel economy improvement technologies along with other initiatives to support GM's zero-emission goals. Siemen is a 25-year GM veteran and has held senior leadership engineering positions over the past decade.

Kristen Siemen

Joan Bakarich

Jon Diewald

Mary Barra is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Company. She was elected Chairman of the GM Board of Directors on January 4, 2016, and has served as CEO of GM since January 15, 2014.

Under Barra’s leadership, GM envisions a world with zero crashes, to save lives; zero emissions, so future generations can inherit a healthier planet; and zero congestion, so customers get back a precious commodity – time.

She’s focused on strengthening GM’s core business of great cars, trucks and crossovers, while also working to lead the transformation of personal mobility through advanced technologies like connectivity, electrification, autonomous driving and car sharing. Barra has also established a strategic direction based on putting the customer at the center of everything the company does.

Prior to becoming CEO, Barra served as executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing & Supply Chain since August 2013, and as senior vice president, Global Product Development since February 2011. In these roles, Barra and her teams were responsible for the design, engineering and quality of GM vehicle launches worldwide.

Previously, she served as vice president, Global Human Resources; vice president, Global Manufacturing Engineering; plant manager, Detroit Hamtramck Assembly; and in several other executive engineering and staff positions.

Barra began her career with GM in 1980 as a General Motors Institute (Kettering University) co-op student at the Pontiac Motor Division. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1985, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1990.

Barra serves on the Board of Directors of the Walt Disney Company, the Stanford University Board of Trustees and the Detroit Economic Club.

She is a member of The Business Council and an At-Large Board Member of the Business Roundtable, where she also serves on the Social Issues Committee.

Mary T. Barra

Juanita Davis Slappy

Michael Simcoe

Tony Francavilla

Morris first joined GM in 2014 as the company's Vice President of Global Product Integrity and has since been promoted to head up the company's next-gen products autonomous and electric vehicles. 



Ken Morris

Mr. Wenig served as President and Chief Executive Officer of [eBay](/org/ebay) from 2015 until 2019. Prior to that time, he served as President of [eBay](/org/ebay)’s Marketplaces business.

Prior to joining [eBay](/org/ebay), Mr. Wenig was Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters Corporation’s largest division, Thomson Reuters Markets, from 2008 to 2011; Chief Operating Officer of Reuters Group Plc (“Reuters”) from 2006 to 2008; and President of Reuters Business divisions from 2003 to 2006.

Devin N. Wenig

Gerald Johnson was named executive vice president, Global Manufacturing, effective April 1, 2019. He leads GM’s Global Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Labor Relations organizations, and is a member of the GM Senior Leadership Team.

Johnson previously served as GM vice president of North America Manufacturing and Labor Relations, a position he held since August 2017.

Before that he served as vice president of Operational Excellence, where he worked to develop and execute an enterprise-wide cultural transformation with a focus on process discipline, continuous improvement and waste elimination. Under Johnson’s leadership, a team of Lean Six Sigma experts developed a training initiative and coached employees in projects that improved the company’s operations efficiency.

Johnson began at GM in 1980 at the Fisher Body Plant in Euclid, Ohio. His career includes a long list of manufacturing and quality roles in North America and abroad. Throughout his career, he has served as a mentor to many young professionals as well as played an active role in community organizations, and he is currently on the [Kettering University](/org/kettering-university) Board of Trustees.  

Gerald Johnson

Tim Herrick is VP, Global Product Programs at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Tim is responsible for developing and managing product programs across GM's global operations.

Tim Herrick has a Master of Business Administration from [Wayne State University](/org/wayne-state-university) and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Tim Herrick reports to Doug L. Parks, EVP, Global Product Development, Purchasing & Supply Chain. They work with and Ken Morris - VP, Autonomous & EV Programs.

Tim Herrick

Dave Kuhl

In 2011, Mr. Bush was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of [Northrop Grumman](/org/northrop-grumman) Corporation. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of [Northrop Grumman](/org/northrop-grumman) from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Bush served in numerous leadership roles at [Northrop Grumman](/org/northrop-grumman), including President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President of the company’s Space Technology sector. He also served in a variety of leadership positions at TRW Inc. before it was acquired by [Northrop Grumman](/org/northrop-grumman) in 2002. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Mr. Bush is also a director at Dow Inc. and [Cisco](/org/cisco).

Wesley G. Bush

Mr. Jimenez served as the Chief Executive Officer of [Novartis](/org/novartis) AG (“Novartis”) from 2010 until his retirement in 2018. He was Head of [Novartis](/org/novartis)’ Pharmaceuticals Division from October 2007 to 2010 and Head of [Novartis](/org/novartis)’ Consumer Health Division from April to October 2007. Prior to joining [Novartis](/org/novartis), Mr. Jimenez served as Advisor to the Blackstone Group L.P., a private equity firm, from 2006 to 2007. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz Company (“Heinz”) North America from 2002 to 2006 and Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heinz Europe from 1999 to 2002. Prior to joining Heinz, Mr. Jimenez held various leadership positions at ConAgra Foods Inc., including President and Senior Vice President of two operating divisions from 1993 to 1998.

Mr. Jimenez is also a director at The Procter & Gamble Co.

Joseph Jimenez

Ms. Gooden served as Executive Vice President, Information Systems & Global Solutions of Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed”) from 2007 to 2013. She was Deputy Executive Vice President, Information and Technology Services of Lockheed from October to December 2006; and President, Information Technology of Lockheed from 1997 to December 2006.

Ms. Gooden is also a director at Automatic Data Processing, Inc. and The Home Depot, Inc.

Linda R. Gooden

Ms. Russo served as Lead Director of the Hewlett-Packard Company Board of Directors from 2014 to 2015. She was Lead Director of the GM Board of Directors from March 2010 to January 2014. She also served as Chief Executive Officer of Alcatel-Lucent S.A. from 2006 to 2008; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucent Technologies, Inc. (“Lucent”) from 2003 to 2006; and President and Chief Executive Officer of Lucent from 2002 to 2006.

Ms. Russo also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company, and as a director on the boards of KKR Management LLC (the managing partner of KKR & Co. L.P.) and Merck & Co., Inc.

Patricia F. Russo

Laura Keck

Sonia Mehta is the VP of Marketing Innovations & Strategy at [General Motors](/org/general-motors). Prior to this, they were the Assistant General Manager Marketing at [American Express](/org/american-express) from August 2016 to December 2019. Sonia has also worked as a Senior Implementation Manager at SAP from September 2010 to January 2014.

Sonia Mehta has a Master of Business Administration from [Harvard University](/org/harvard) and a Bachelor of Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sonia specializes in marketing and marketing management.

Sonia Mehta reports to Deborah Wahl, Global Chief Marketing Officer. Sonia Mehta works with Sigal Cordeiro - Executive Director Sales & Marketing, Laura Keck - Brand Experience Manager.

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