MARY BARRA IS OUR LEGENDARY WOMAN IN HISTORY!

Mary Teresa Barra is the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors and is the first female CEO of a major global automaker.

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In February 2008 she became Vice President of Global Manufacturing Engineering. In July 2009 she advanced to the position of Vice President of Global Human Resources, which she held until February 2011, when she was named Executive Vice President of Global Product Development. The latter position included responsibilities for design; she has worked to reduce the number of automobile platforms in GM. In August 2013, her Vice President responsibility was extended to include Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Mary Barra survived a distressing first year as CEO. She faced revelations about faulty ignition switches blamed for at least 74 deaths and 126 injuries, a 30-million car recall and pressure from investors to return more cash to shareholders. Barra was called before the Senate to testify about the recalls and deaths attributed to the faulty ignition switch.

Mrs. Barra was listed as one of the world's most powerful women by Forbes, for the third time, in 2014. She was listed seventh, rising from 35th in 2013.

On May 3, 2014 she delivered the Spring Commencement address for University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus at Michigan Stadium. She received an honorary degree.

Mary Barra has proven herself to be one of the world's most influential women and is still making major moves today.

By K. Graves