She sounds like a great choice. She is also a graduate of my alma mater, Kettering University(formerly GMI). Women attaining significant positions like CEO of GM and Janet Yellen Chair of the Fed.
http://www.freep.com/article/20131210/BUSINESS0101/312100068/gm-CEO-Dan-Akerson-GM-Mary-Barra
http://www.freep.com/article/20131210/BUSINESS0101/312100068/gm-CEO-Dan-Akerson-GM-Mary-Barra