Pamela F. Fletcher
Ms. Fletcher brings deep expertise driving innovation to create shareholder value in the automotive and transportation industries, key end markets for Chemours. With a career spanning three decades, she has focused on cutting-edge clean energy technologies and brings a successful track record of developing and growing new business lines, expanding markets, and innovating products to meet customer demands.
In her current role as CEO at Sion Power Corporation, Ms. Fletcher is leading the development of next-generation lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Previously, she served as the SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer of Delta Airlines, where she developed the aviation industry’s leading sustainability strategy, focusing on reducing Delta’s climate impact and embedding eco-friendly practices throughout the company. As the leader of General Motors’ (GM) Global Innovation organization, she spearheaded the development and commercialization of new mobility products and solutions. Her extensive experience with leading global companies enables her to provide critical insights to the Board, particularly in overseeing strategic growth initiatives, go-to-market strategies, and the Company’s sustainability risks and impact management initiatives.
Ms. Fletcher holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Kettering University and a Master’s degree in engineering from Wayne State University.
Key Skills and Experience:
- R&D and Technological Innovation: In her executive roles, Ms. Fletcher has applied her foundational engineering background to develop leading-edge enhancements to complex technological systems. While at GM, she played a substantial role in engineering the company’s electric vehicle offerings, including the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Bolt, the industry’s first long range, affordable EV, as well as its autonomous vehicle technology “Super Cruise.”
- Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability: While leading Delta Air Lines’ sustainability organization, Ms. Fletcher developed extensive environmental and climate experience, accelerating the company’s decarbonization efforts through innovative emissions reduction initiatives in both the aviation fleet and ground support fleet.
- Risk Management: Ms. Fletcher gained extensive experience in managing risks related to evolving market dynamics, consumer preferences, regulatory landscapes and supply chain challenges for EVs and new automotive technologies through her current CEO role and leadership positions at GM.
Career Highlights:
- Sion Power Corporation
- CEO (since 2024)
- Delta Air Lines
- SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer (2022-2023)
- General Motors
- VP, Global Innovation (2018-2022)
- VP, Electric Vehicles (2017-2018)
- Executive Chief Engineer, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles and New Technology (2012-2016)
- Chief Engineer, Chevrolet Volt Propulsion System (2008-2011)
- Assistant Chief Engineer Hybrid and Electrified Vehicles (2005-2007)
Other Public Company Boards:
- Lumentum Holdings (since 2023)
- Coherent Inc. (2017-2022)
Private Company Directorships and Other Organizations:
- University of North Carolina Charlotte College of Engineering, Advisory Board member (since 2000)