The latest management changes installed by CEO Dan Akerson reflect his aim to intensify GM's focus on leading technologies. Akerson went against convention with his choice of a new product chief. Tom Stephens, 62, who replaced retired product chief Bob Lutz in 2009, was named GM's first global chief technology officer. Notably, Akerson has been focusing on this area since he became CEO last September. Meanwhile, Mary Barra, 49 years old, a former global head of manufacturing engineering and currently GM's human resources chief, will take over from Stephens as GM's product development boss.
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