Rick Wagoner

General Motors (GM) CEO Rick Wagoner has also held the posts of president and Chairman of the Board of the company. He has been employed at GM since 1977.¹

Fast Facts

1. Full name: G. Richard Wagoner, Jr.
2. Born: February 9, 1953
3. Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware
4. Spouse: Kathleen Kaylor
5. Named Top Car Industry Executive by Motor Trend in 2008²
6. Colleges: Duke University and Harvard University

Quotes

• "We need to drive revenue growth... that's what is really going to emphasize the extent of the changes we made and translate our improvements in products, quality and manufacturing into better financial results."—Rick Wagoner, on priorities for General Motors³

• "We're betting on all three because we think different technologies might work best in different conditions."—Rick Wagoner, on hydrogen, electric or hybrid cars⁴

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