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Rick Wagoner, MBA Biography |
| Title: |
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of General Motors (GM) |
| Position: |
Pro to the question "Should the Big Three Car Manufacturers Be Bailed out by the US Government?" |
| Reasoning: |
"The future of the domestic auto business is critical to the health of the U.S. economy. It is a vital engine of economic growth and a foundation of economic stability. It remains a path of upward mobility for millions of American families. For America to compete in the global marketplace in the 21st century, it needs a strong manufacturing base and a vital domestic auto industry...
Short-term government support to bridge the current financial crisis will enable GM to continue as an engine for prosperity and as a creator of vehicles and technologies that America needs. Such assistance will save millions of jobs now, and produce enormous benefits for years to come." |
| Theoretical Expertise Ranking: |
Experts
Individuals with JDs, PhDs, other relevant advanced degrees, CEO's of major car manufacturing companies, and government officials with significant involvement in, or related to, automotive, business, and bankruptcy issues. [Note: Experts definition varies by site.] |
| Involvement and Affiliations: |
Chairman and CEO, GM, 2003-Mar. 30, 2009
President and CEO, GM, 2000-2003
President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), GM, 1998-2000
Executive Vice President and President of North American Operations, GM, 1994-1998
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), GM, 1992-1994
President and Managing Director, General Motors do Brasil (GMB), 1991-1992
Vice President in Charge of Finance, General Motors Europe based in Zurich, Switzerland, 1989-1991
Group Director, Strategic Business Planning, GM Canada Group, 1988-1989
Vice President and Finance Manager, GM of Canada Limited, 1987-1988
Treasurer, General Motors do Brasil (GMB), 1981-1987
Analyst, Office of the Treasury, GM, 1977-1981 |
| Education: |
MBA, Harvard University, 1977
BA, Duke University, 1975 |
| Other: |
Legal name is George Richard Wagoner, Jr. |
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