DETROIT, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) announced
today that Ellen J. Kullman, president of DuPont, has resigned from its Board
of Directors effective December 11, 2008, to focus on her new responsibilities
at DuPont. Mrs. Kullman will become chief executive officer of DuPont on
January 1, 2009.
"I have been proud to serve on GM's Board for four years," Mrs. Kullman
said. "GM has made important advancements across a number of fronts and I
wish the GM team continued success as they work to overcome the current
challenges."
"I understand and respect Ellen's need to focus on DuPont right now,"
noted George M.C. Fisher, presiding director of GM's Board. "She's been a
great Board member for GM, and we'll miss her."
Mrs. Kullman served on GM's Audit Committee and Investment Funds
Committee. There are no immediate plans to replace her on those committees.
About GM -- General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest
automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years.
Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 252,000 people around the world. With
global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 34
countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally
under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo,
Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar
subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information
services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
SOURCE General Motors Corporation