GM picks outgoing Microsoft CFO to run finances

An article found at usatoday.com states that GM is bringing in the chief financial officer of Microsoft, Chris Liddell, as part of the company. General Motors is now relying on him to run its troubled finance operations. The company believes that 51 year-old Liddell brings depth and experience to the job leading GM's global financial and accounting operations. Since it left bankruptcy protection in July, this move is GM's first permanent top management hire from outside the company. GM's current CEO, Ed Whitacre, stated, "We're also looking to his experience and insights in corporate strategy as a member of the senior leadership team in helping out restructuring efforts."