White House hails new GM CEO Akerson

By IBTimes Staff Reporter | August 13 2010 3:16 PM

The White House hailed GM's new CEO Dan Akerson on Friday as a proven and respected executive who can guide the company's recovery.

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Spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama was informed of Edward Whitacre's resignation and was grateful for his service.

(Reporting by Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland, editing by Jackie Frank)

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