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Maureen Kempston Darkes (Vera Maureen Kempston) was born on 31 July, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a lawyer. Discover Maureen Kempston Darkes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Vera Maureen Kempston |
| Occupation |
Automotive executive |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
31 July, 1948 |
| Birthday |
31 July |
| Birthplace |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada |
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She is a member of famous lawyer with the age 76 years old group.
Maureen Kempston Darkes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Maureen Kempston Darkes height not available right now. We will update Maureen Kempston Darkes's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Maureen Kempston Darkes's Husband?
Her husband is Lawrence J. Darkes
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Lawrence J. Darkes |
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Maureen Kempston Darkes Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Maureen Kempston Darkes worth at the age of 76 years old? Maureen Kempston Darkes’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. She is from Canada. We have estimated
Maureen Kempston Darkes's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
lawyer |
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Timeline
In 1975, she joined the legal staff of General Motors of Canada and she became assistant counsel in 1979. She rose to become general counsel and secretary of GM Canada in 1992. She was later appointed the first woman President and General Manager of General Motors of Canada. On July 24, 2009, it was announced that she will be retiring at the end of 2009.
In 2009, she was ranked as one of Latin America's 100 Most Powerful Businesspeople by Latin Business Chronicle.
She was ranked by Fortune magazine in 2003 as the 6th "Most Powerful Women in International Business".
In 1997, she was awarded the Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI) Professional Achievement Award. In 1998, she was awarded the Order of Ontario and in 1999, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2006, she was awarded the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. She has received honorary degrees from the University of Toronto, University of Victoria, McMaster University, Dalhousie University, Wilfrid Laurier University, the Law Society of Upper Canada, and Saint Mary's University.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Victoria University in the University of Toronto in 1970. During this time she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1973 and was called to the Bar of Ontario.
Vera Maureen Kempston Darkes, OC OOnt (born July 31, 1948) is a Canadian lawyer and automotive executive who was the General Motors Group Vice President; President, GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East; a member of the General Motors Automotive Strategy Board, since January 1, 2002; and held the highest operating post ever achieved by a woman at General Motors at the time (Mary Barra subsequently held several senior executive positions before becoming CEO of General Motors in January 2014).
