I was brought in by the White House as GM's chairman in 2009, around the time of the bankruptcy, and became CEO later that year. As a company, we were grateful for the government's support. But as GM's financial health began to improve, I could detect no real sense of urgency, or even interest, on the part of the government to relinquish control.
If someone wants to transmit a high-quality service with no interruptions and 'guaranteed this, guaranteed that,' they should be willing to pay for t… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
If someone wants to transmit a high-quality service with no interruptions and 'guaranteed this, guaranteed that,' they should be willing to pay for t…
- Edward Whitacre, Jr.
I find people to be people everywhere. Everyone wants the same thing - be successful. - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
I find people to be people everywhere. Everyone wants the same thing - be successful.
None of us has control over the economy, the job market, or anything else in the global sense. But we are 100% in charge of how we respond to challen… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
None of us has control over the economy, the job market, or anything else in the global sense. But we are 100% in charge of how we respond to challen…
We commend the commission, under the leadership of Chairman Martin, for recognizing the reality of today's communications marketplace and for fosteri… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
We commend the commission, under the leadership of Chairman Martin, for recognizing the reality of today's communications marketplace and for fosteri…
When I got to GM they were using a matrix method of management which means everybody has more than one boss. I first heard about that system many yea… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
When I got to GM they were using a matrix method of management which means everybody has more than one boss. I first heard about that system many yea…
No partnership between two independent companies, no matter how well run, can match the speed, effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of a sole… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
No partnership between two independent companies, no matter how well run, can match the speed, effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of a sole…
My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position and position this iconic company for success. W… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position and position this iconic company for success. W…
So long as TARP money is wrapped up in GM, the company will never shake its 'Government Motors' image. That label, as competitors and GM employees ar… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
So long as TARP money is wrapped up in GM, the company will never shake its 'Government Motors' image. That label, as competitors and GM employees ar…
I've been accused many times of not talking very much, but I guess I don't believe in talking things to death. You can talk too much on most anything… - Edward Whitacre, Jr.
I've been accused many times of not talking very much, but I guess I don't believe in talking things to death. You can talk too much on most anything…
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