Author: Edward Whitacre, Jr.

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I started at GM knowing very little about that particular business. Not being an expert means you have to learn everything, starting from the basics.

I started at GM knowing very little about that particular business. Not being an expert means you have to learn everything, starting from the basics.

- Edward Whitacre, Jr.

I don't know anything about cars. A business is a business, and I think I can learn about cars. I'm not that old, and I think the business principles are the same.

I don't know anything about cars. A business is a business, and I think I can learn about cars. I'm not that old, and I think the business principles are the same.

- 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. We are clearly on that path.

My goal in coming to General Motors was to help restore profitability, build a strong market position and position this iconic company for success. We are clearly on that path.

- Edward Whitacre, Jr.

No partnership between two independent companies, no matter how well run, can match the speed, effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of a solely owned company.

No partnership between two independent companies, no matter how well run, can match the speed, effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of a solely owned company.

- Edward Whitacre, Jr.

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