Ed Whitacre Emails The Troops
Editor’s Note: GM’s outgoing Chairman/CEO Ed Whitacre sent the following email to GM’s senior executives today [via Detroit News]
My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position and prepare this iconic company for success. While we have more to do, it is fair to say that GM is headed on that path. Our earnings for the last two quarters show that. Our strong sales show that. And the enthusiasm from everyone I meet at GM shows that.
We are on the right track. And I have complete confidence that Dan Akerson will keep us moving forward. Dan is committed to GM; he’s been a key player in the decisions our Board has made over the last year. He will do a great job, and deserves your complete support.
I have enjoyed my time as CEO of GM more than I can say, and I am pleased to stay on as Chairman through the end of the year. I am excited about this company, and I want you to know that it is the people of GM who make this a very special place. You are the best, and I truly appreciate all you do.
Thank you for the privilege of leading this great company. I am anxious to see the new heights that you will achieve as you continue focusing on designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles.
Ed Whitacre
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This reads like a soviet-era release designed to placate the feeble-minded bratty gimme-gimme losers...err...Citizens. Did he kiss any UAW Parasites on his way out? The glorious GM Auto/Vodka/Condom/Tractor company is doing very well indeed...Now...Shut up and worship the State!
Does any body remember when TTAC used to be the home of "civilized" debate. The hate here is getting out of control.
when TTAC used to be the home of civilized... Ima love iconicry in the morning.
... So much hate. You do realize that if GM goes down then it'll affect America's economy right? I mean, I'm not really into GM but I am rooting for them and for GM workers. And bean counters are fine, Carlos Goshn is one sick bean counter (especially in the late 90s and early 2000s), and he managed to turn Nissan/Infiniti around.