GM appoints woman as CEO for first time
After 33 years working for America’s biggest auto company, Mary Barra is now in the driving seat.
11 Dec 2013
GM has appointed a woman for the first time as its new chief executive.
After 33 years working for America’s biggest auto company, Mary Barra is now in the driving seat.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports.
Source : Al Jazeera
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