New Gm Ceo To Step Down

Ed Whitacre will be replaced by The Carlyle Group's Daniel Akerson on September first. Carlyle Group - Daniel Akerson - General Motors - Private equity - Recreation

Senh: I don't get it. Why is Whitacre resigning after the company posted quarterly profits. Looks like the company's heading in the right direction.

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