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- CEO of General Motors
- Former President and Chief Operating Officer at GM
- Started at GM in 1984 as a senior analyst in the Treasurer's Office in New YorkGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Has been COO and president since March 3, 2008General Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 29, 1958General Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Holds a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of MichiganGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Was a pitcher on the university's baseball teamGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Worked as a certified public accountant after graduating from University of MichiganGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- Holds a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business SchoolGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- 1997-2000: Vice president and managing director of GM BrasilGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- 2000-2002: Vice president and president of GM Latin America, Africa and Middle EastGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- 2002-2004: President of GM Asia PacificGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- 2004-2006: GM group vice president and chairman of GM EuropeGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
- 2006-2008: Vice chairman and chief financial officer at GMGeneral Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
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Frederick "Fritz" Henderson is the Chief Executive Officer at General Motors. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer at General Motors, but was asked to take over the position as CEO after President Obama's administration asked former CEO Rick Wagoner to step down, saying it would withhold federal bailout money if Wagoner did not do so.WSJ.com: U.S. Forces Out GM CEO Wagoner (March 30, 2009) Henderson has been at GM since 1984.General Motors: Senior Leadership: Frederick (Fritz) Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
Henderson will take over as CEO of GM after The White House asked former CEO Rick Wagoner to step down. Wagoner was asked to resign because the White House said he was unable to create a plan to save GM, a company which is financially troubled and is avoiding bankruptcy by surviving on federal loans. Wagoner's resignation took effect on March 29, 2009.Bloomberg: GM’s Wagoner Steps Aside After Failing Obama Scrutiny (March 29, 2009) Wagoner released a statement on March 30, 2009, in which he said that he had been asked to step down and that Henderson is "an excellent choice to be the next CEO."Washington Free Press: Statements from Wagoner, GM board (March 29, 2009)
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