Biography

Mrs. Farrell has spent more than three decades in the energy sector in a variety of positions, including senior executive roles at Trans Mountain, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and TransAlta. Most recently, she served as President and CEO of Trans Mountain, transitioning to Board Chair in 2024. Over her tenure she oversaw the successful completion of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, expanding the country’s only pipeline system to transport oil products to the West Coast, enabling Canadian energy companies to reach global markets. Mrs. Farrell brings to the Chemours Board a robust track record of successfully overseeing complex projects, a deep understanding of regulatory processes, and the ability to build effective stakeholder relations.

Mrs. Farrell holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Calgary. She received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Mount Royal University. 

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strategic Planning: Proven ability to execute business transformations over 35 years in the energy sector, serving in a variety of senior executive leadership roles and leading the evolution of TransAlta from coal-fired electrical generation to a renewables-focused leader in the power industry.
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability: Deep understanding of the energy transition strategies and sustainability compliance requirements for energy companies, as well as leadership experience building a safety-first operations culture.
• Legal and Regulatory: Significant experience acquired from navigating TransAlta through the final stages of electricity de-regulation in Alberta and leading the realignment of the company’s strategy in response to consequential regulatory shifts. As a member and Independent Director of the Chemours Board, Mrs. Farrell has led oversight of liability management and resolution efforts since Chemours’ launch as a publicly traded company. 

Career Highlights:

• Trans Mountain Corporation
  • President and CEO (2022-2024)
• TransAlta Corporation
  • President and CEO (2012-2021)
  • COO (2009-2011)
  • Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations and Development (2007-2009)
• British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
  • Executive Vice President, Generation (2003-2006)

Other Public Company Boards:

• ATCO Ltd. (since 2025)
• Portland General Electric (“PGE”) (since 2022)
• Canadian Natural Resources, LTD. (2021-2022)

Private Company Directorships and Other Organizations:

• Trans Mountain Corporation (since 2024)
• Mount Royal University, Chancellor (2020-2024)