| | NOVEMBER 202419NOT ONLY A LEADER AT GM, SHE IS ALSO SEEN AS AN ICON FOR ALL GENDERS AND A TALL FIGURE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THE COMPANY, HAVING ALTERED THE BREADTH & DIRECTION OF THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR WHILE SETTING AN INSPIRING PRECEDENT FOR DEI ACROSS ALL JOBSpositioned GM to lead the EV industry. She prioritized that GM should be setting examples to other companies in leading the way in environmental responsibility within the automobile sector. With that, GM has committed to investing $35 billion in electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025 and has promised to achieve carbon neutrality in its worldwide operations and product line by 2040.The company is no less when it comes to making noise in the renewable energy space. It aims to source all of its energy from renewable sources in the US by 2025 and worldwide by 2030. This is again solid proof of Mary's commitment to lowering GM's carbon footprint and addressing climate change in these initiatives.For instance, when she announced in 2021 that GM would stop producing conventional internal combustion engine cars and only sell EV to consumers by 2035, it shocked the world.Her leadership was put to the test soon after her ascent as CEO, especially during the ignition switch incident. Her crisis response to the occasion won praise for her unrelenting commitment to doing the right thing, characterized by responsibility, transparency, and a commitment to consumer safety.The other time that she marveled at everyone through her leadership was during the difficult circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she guided GM to reallocate its resources to manufacture face masks and ventilators to support frontline healthcare personnel. This revealed her care for the welfare of society and her capacity for change in the face of difficulty, highlighting her leadership abilities.Role Model for Women LeadershipServing as a role model for gender diversity, equity, and inclusion, she is arguably the most prominent and influential women executive in the automobile business. She made it clear that leadership abilities should be determined by competence and competency and not by gender. It is no surprise that she has been frequently acknowledged as the first woman CEO in the industry.With one's own abilities and commitment, anything is possible by shattering down the walls of a male-dominated field and opening doors for more women to enter the automotive sector.Beyond GMDuring her time as General Motors CEO, Mary Barra has demonstrated creativity, sustainability, and an unwavering dedication to influencing the direction of transportation. She set the bar high through her firm stance to environmental responsibility and safety for the automotive sector, and her vision of a world of electric and autonomous vehicles is in line with the changing requirements of society.Beyond the boardroom, her leadership encourages women in business, the automotive industry, and the technology sector as a whole to embrace change and push the envelope of what is feasible. In addition to leaving a lasting impression on General Motors, Mary Barra's visionary leadership has charted the way for a more inventive and sustainable future in transportation. For future generations, her path serves as a beacon of sustainability, creativity, and leadership.
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