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Duncan Aldred

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GM Senior Vice President and President, North America at General Motors
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Duncan Aldred is a 33-year veteran of General Motors and currently serves as the Senior Vice President and President of North America. He directs all sales, marketing, and service operations for GMs iconic brands. His career includes roles as Chairman of Vauxhall Motors and Global Vice President for Buick and GMC.

Born in Bolton, UK, Duncan is a supporter of his hometown football club, the Bolton Wanderers, and returns to watch them play when he can. He is married with three children. His education includes business degrees from Stanford University and Liverpool John Moores University.

Unique fact: Duncan started his career with General Motors in 1990 as an undergraduate student working at the companys Ellesmere Port plant in the UK.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
GM Senior Vice President and President, North America
Job Level
Senior
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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Future of Mobility
He frequently speaks on GM's vision for the future, emphasizing innovation, electric vehicles, and the company's leadership role in the evolving mobility landscape.
Automotive Brand Growth
He is credited with a decade of transformational growth at Buick and GMC, successfully launching the premium AT4 and Avenir sub-brands to drive sales.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
GM Senior Vice President and President, North America
General Motors
9-2024 - 6-2025
Vice President of Global Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations
General Motors
3-2014 - 10-2024
Global Vice President Buick and GMC
General Motors
1-2013 - 2014
Vice President Global Sales, Service and Marketing
Opel
1-2010 - 3-2014
Chief Executive Office
Vauxhall Motors Ltd
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Education
2017 - 2018
Business Administration and Management
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
1992 - 1992
Marketing
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Liverpool John Moores University
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