5 Magazine / Winter 2014
Ideagen Power List - Leaders, Luminaries, & Individuals of 2016
23 Power 100- Comapanies 2016
Mary Bara
Since January of 2014 Mary Teresa Barra has held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the General Motors Company. Mary is the first female CEO of any major global automaker. By April of 2014 she was featured on the cover of Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” edition. She has also been listed numerous times in Forbes, as one of the world’s most powerful women. Most recently, Fortune’s “50 Most Powerful Women” list placed her at the number 1 spot. Mary has been influential in empowering individuals within GM as well as emphasizing accountability and ensuring safety regulations in the auto industry. Her model of “ownership for the rules” has been transformative in both leading a team as well as women around the world toward a better tomorrow.
Watch the video below to see more on Mary Bara's views towards empowerement, accountability and leadership as she talks to Deborah Gillis, President & Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst.
Sarah Blakly
Spanx founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a smooth look under white pants. Armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the Spanx revolution began! With a focus on solving wardrobe woes, the Spanx brand has grown to offer bras, underwear, jeans, pants, active and more. Spanx has secured its place in women’s hearts and in pop-culture with daily mentions everywhere from CNN to SNL.
In March of 2012, Sara was named the world’s youngest, self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and opening retail shops across the United States, Spanx can now be found worldwide in more than 50 countries. Together Sarah and her revolution brand, SPANX, shapes the world by focusing on their mission: To help women feel great about themselves and their potential.
world all the while focusing on their mission: To help women feel great about themselves and their potential.