Mary Barra

Everything can be moved over time, but we also have to do it effectively, and we have to do it in a manner where we’re still competitive globally

I think there’s been a lot of effort to really understand our industry — and for us to understand what they’re trying to achieve,From that perspective, she says, “We’re very much aligned

You have to have the best talent,” she says, and “you can’t afford to get it wrong

is to really be challenging the whole organization to be efficient,” she says. “And that’s always a great message

Our message is making sure they understand what the auto industry is [and] how it operates, so we can be competitive and not be put at a disadvantage to our foreign competitors

what we’re spending money on is really going to lead to our longer-term vision

First of all, I need clarity, and then I need consistency

Barra said she serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Directors, but went on to describe the current situation of General Motors as “such an exciting time.” She remarked that the next few years will be the opportunity “to really execute this new strategy” with GM’s product line electrification and other initiatives, “so I’m energized.”

giving that customer choice is what will lead to our success

Component to component, technology to technology… I would say we stack up quite well,Barra says. “I definitely believe that the US can still win