James Roche (General Motors)

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James M. Roche
Born
James Michael Roche

(1906-12-16)December 16, 1906
Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2004(2004-06-06) (aged 97)
Belleair, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)statistician, automobile company executive
Known forChairman and CEO of General Motors

James Michael Roche (December 16, 1906 – June 6, 2004) was an American statistician who served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board at General Motors Corporation. He is credited for promoting racial equality within General Motors (GM).