Marie Theresa Barra

Mary Teresa Barra (English: Mary Teresa Barra; December 24, 1961 -) is an American entrepreneur who has served as the CEO of General Motors since January 14, 2014. Not only is she the first female CEO of General Motors, she is also the first woman to hold this position among major international automakers. Barra previously served as the company's deputy chief executive of global merchandise development, procurement and supply chain. When former chief executive Daniel Ackerson announced his resignation, the company nominated her as the new chief executive of General Motors on December 10, 2013.