Jess Bala is an accomplished executive with extensive experience at General Motors since October 2013, currently serving as Managing Director for General Motors Australia and New Zealand. Previous roles at General Motors include Director of Cadillac Planning and Product Marketing, Chief of Staff to the Chair and CEO, and various product management positions focusing on electric vehicles and mid-size trucks. Prior to this, Jess Bala worked at GM Holden from April 2010 to September 2013 as a Product Planner, where responsibilities included managing the Commodore and developing future technology strategies. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.