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General Motors appoints Co-founder of Workday Aneel Bhusri to its Board

General Motors Co. announced that transformational technology leader Aneel Bhusri, the co-founder, co-CEO and chairman of Workday, Inc., is joining its Board of Directors. GM now has 13 directors with the addition of Bhusri. The company’s 12 independent directors have senior leadership and board experience in manufacturing, information technology, digital commerce, retail, higher education, investment management, […]

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General Motors appoints Paul Jacobson as Executive VP and CFO

General Motors announced that it has appointed Paul Jacobson as new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Dec. 1. Jacobson will report to GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. Prior to this role, Jacobson served as CFO of Delta Air Lines, a company he helped transform into one of Fortune magazine’s Top 50 […]

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General Motors and Nikola enter strategic partnership, acquires $2 bn stake in electric vehicle manufacturer

Nikola Corporation and General Motors Co. announced a strategic partnership that begins with the Nikola Badger and carries cost reductions through Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two and NZT. As part of the agreement, Nikola will utilize General Motors’ Ultium battery system and Hydrotec fuel cell technology, representing a key […]

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GM appoints John Stapleton as Acting CFO, Dhivya Suryadevara resigns

General Motors announced John Stapleton, GM North America Chief Financial Officer, has been named acting Global Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug 15. The appointment follows the resignation of Dhivya Suryadevara, executive vice president and CFO, who will leave the company for an external opportunity outside the automotive industry. GM will conduct an internal and external […]