GM’s Silicon Valley Makeover Disrupted by Departure of Software Czar

General Motors’ efforts to revamp its vehicle software strategy have hit a snag with the departure of former Apple executive Mike Abbott, disrupting the company’s Silicon Valley makeover. GM CEO Mary Barra has placed significant bets on electrification and software, but the automaker has faced challenges in both areas. The departure of Abbott, attributed to health reasons, has prompted a reorganization at GM as the company grapples with the evolution of vehicles into cloud-connected supercomputers on wheels.