Mike Abbott says GM has "massive opportunities" ahead as the automaker develops software aimed at consumers and businesses. : General Motors said Tuesday that it has hired Mike Abbott, who led cloud services at Apple Inc., to be its executive vice president of software. Abbott, 50, will begin in the newly created role May 22, reporting to CEO Mary Barra, GM said. He will lead a reorganized software team focused on information and digital technology, software-defined vehicle and operating systems, and digital business.