Laura Colby

About the Author

Laura Colby is an acclaimed journalist and author renowned for her incisive explorations of business leadership and gender dynamics in corporate America. With a career spanning over two decades at Bloomberg News, she has covered the automotive industry, Wall Street, and influential women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields. Her debut book, Road to Power: How GM's Mary Barra Shattered the Glass Ceiling (Bloomberg), chronicles the remarkable journey of General Motors' CEO Mary Barra, from assembly line roots to the pinnacle of executive power, offering a compelling narrative on resilience, innovation, and the fight for equality. Colby's work draws on extensive interviews and insider access, providing readers with a nuanced view of how trailblazers reshape industries. She lives in New York City and continues to contribute to major publications on economic and social issues.