Daniel Akerson | |
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.jpg) Akerson in 2012 | |
| Born | Daniel Francis Akerson October 31, 1948 Oakland, California, United States |
| Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy (BS) London School of Economics (MS) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former chairman and CEO of General Motors |
| Board member of | General Motors, American Express |
| Spouse | Married |
Daniel Francis Akerson (born October 21, 1948) is the former chairman and CEO of General Motors, serving from 2010 to 2014. Akerson succeeded Edward Whitacre as CEO on September 1, 2010, and became chairman of the board on January 1, 2011. He was succeeded by General Motors CEO Mary Barra.[1] Akerson was a managing director of The Carlyle Group and head of global buyout prior to joining General Motors. He joined the General Motors board of directors on July 24, 2009. Akerson also serves on the boards of American Express and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation,[2] and in 2014 joined The Carlyle Group as a vice chairman and special advisor to the board of directors.
- ^ David, Javier E. (December 10, 2013). "GM caps busy week by naming Mary Barra as new chief". CNBC. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Daniel F. Akerson Corporate Bio". General Motors. January 1, 2011. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2011.