A historic rise, but barriers to women remain: Experts cite need for mentors, 'line' jobs

摘要

Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of powertrainparts supplier Linamar Corp. since 2002, knows firsthand what challenges Mary Barra will face as a female CEO at General Motors, and how to handle them. Doubters "may have a preconception when you walk into the room," Hasenfratz, 47, says. "If you don't make it an issue, it goes away. I ignore what anyone is thinking. I don't really care. I know what I'm capable of, and we're here to do some business, so let's do it."