Leading a workforce of nearly 95,000 employees across 118 sites worldwide, Gerald Johnson’s impact as a driving force for GM’s Global Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Labor Relations, and Sustainability is profound.

A staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion, Johnson co-founded GM’s Inclusion Advisory Board, striving to make GM the most inclusive company globally. With a career at GM spanning over four decades, Johnson has held key roles, including vice president of GMNA Manufacturing and Labor Relations.

Johnson’s commitment has earned him prestigious awards, including BEYA’s 2021 Black Engineer of the Year and the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s 2020 Manufacturing Leader of the Year. As he serves on the boards of Kettering University, UNCF, and Caterpillar Inc., he actively contributes to community organizations and mentoring young professionals.