- Rank2
- Previous Rank29
- Age52
- TitleCEO
- CompanyGeneral Motors
- IndustryAuto
Barra became the auto industry’s first female CEO in January and promptly faced GM’s largest vehicle recall ever (29 million so far) from a faulty ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths since 2005. She is also tackling GM’s infamous culture. (see story)