General Manager - Global Product Development, Onshore Wind, GE Renewable Energy

Biography

Sheri currently serves as General Manager – Global Product Development, Onshore Wind at GE Renewable Energy where she is responsible for the development and execution of an industry leading platform strategy and product portfolio. Sheri also has the pleasure of serving as a director on the board for Newmont Mining Co. and Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan. Prior to her current role, Sheri served as Executive Chief Engineer – Autonomous Partnerships & Fleets at General Motors where she led the program strategy, execution, and implementation of General Motors’ first autonomous vehicle fleet. During her 22-year tenure at General Motors, Ms. Hickok held various positions including Chief Engineer, Next Generation Full-Size Trucks, and Executive Director, Global Supplier Quality & Development. She also led operations at GM’s Global Noise and Vibration Center in Milford, Michigan, and served as Chief Engineer on the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac XTS. Sheri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, Master’s degree in Engineering from Purdue University, and Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. In both 2015 and 2016, she was named to the Motor Trend Top 50 Influencers in the Auto Industry list. In addition, in 2015, Sheri was also named within the Automotive News Top 100 Women in the Auto Industry and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine, Kettering University, and the Detroit Free Press. Externally, Sheri is a member of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders and is a three-time DAVOS Panelist on Urban Mobility, The Future of Production, and Women in Tech. Sheri currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Loren and her two daughters. She is passionate about her faith, family and friends, and health.