Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors (GM).

Prior to joining GM, Akerson built an extensive career spanning the technology and financial industries. He later joined GM, transforming the company from the brink of bankruptcy into a leading global automaker. His experience includes President and COO of MCI Communications and CEO of General Instrument Company and Nextel. Additionally, Dan formerly served as Managing Director at The Carlyle Group - one of the world’s leading global investment firms - before returning to the firm as Vice Chairman and Special Advisor to the Board of Directors. 

Throughout his career, Dan has maintained a strong commitment to philanthropy, serving on the Board of Directors for American Express, USNA Foundation, Lockheed Martin, and Chairman of the Akerson Family Foundation.

A 1970 U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) graduate, Akerson served aboard the USS Dupont before earning a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics. He received USNA’s 2012 Distinguished Graduate Award in recognition of his notable career and contributions to the local community.