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Mary Barra

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Mary Barra speaks onstage during WSJ's Future of Everything 2025 at The Glasshouse on May 28, 2025 in New York City.
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  • Mary Barra is chair and CEO of General Motors and has led the company since 2014. Her vision is simple and ambitious: safer cars, cleaner transportation and less congestion.
  • Barra started her career at GM and worked her way up through engineering, manufacturing, HR and product roles, giving her deep, hands-on leadership experience.
  • She is guiding GM through major changes, including electric vehicles, self-driving technology and software-powered cars, while staying focused on the customer experience.
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Mary Barra
General Motors chair and CEO

Watch Mary Barra's interview on CNBC Leaders Playbook — a new prime-time series hosted by Julia Boorstin, featuring candid conversations with the world's top business leaders on how lasting success is built.

Episode premiere (General Motors): Jan. 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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