Fri, April 22, 2016
"On behalf of the board, we wish Steve well and want to thank him for his many significant contributions to GM over the past seven years," said Barra. "Steve brought to the company expertise and skills in a variety of important areas at a critical time in GM's history. He has helped guide GM as we continue on our path to deliver long-term growth and sustained shareholder value that will benefit our owners for years to come."
In addition to serving on GM's board, Girsky was GM Vice Chairman from
- Global corporate strategy,
- New business development,
- Global product planning and program management,
- Global connected customer/OnStar, and
GM Ventures LLC and global research & development.
Girsky also served as Chairman of the Adam Opel AG Supervisory Board and as interim President of GM Europe during this time frame, a critical period in which the company established its current 'Drive Opel 2022' strategy. Girsky also held responsibility for GM's Global Purchasing and Supply Chain function from 2011 to 2013, and served as Senior Advisor to
"The GM that exists today is a much different and stronger company than it was when I first joined the Board seven years ago," said Girsky. "There have been many milestones and accomplishments that I've been proud to be a part of along the way, including GM's emergence from bankruptcy, improved UAW relationship, and the continued comeback of the European business. Also, the speed in which GM is actively positioning itself to capitalize on the innovations that are shaping the future of personal mobility – specifically in the areas of electrification, 4G connectivity and autonomous – is a testament to its strong leadership team."
Girsky is currently President of
In addition, Girsky is a director at
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SOURCE
David Barnas,248-918-8946, GM Finance Communications, david.barnas@gm.com, Pat Morrissey, 313-667-2945, GM News Relations, patrick.e.morrissey@gm.com
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