Sheila Farrell
About Sheila Farrell
Sheila Farrell serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Development at Materion Corporation, bringing over two decades of experience in human resources across various industries, including significant roles at GE, Philips, and General Motors.
Current Role at Materion Corporation
Sheila Farrell serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Development at Materion Corporation. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the strategic direction of human resources and talent development initiatives. Her role involves overseeing various HR functions and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Sheila Farrell held several positions in human resources across various companies. She worked at GE Lighting as Manager of Compensation & HR Operations for eight months in 2015. She also served as HR Manager at GE Aviation from 2011 to 2013 and as Senior HR Manager at Philips from 2015 to 2018. Her extensive experience includes various HR roles at General Motors, where she worked from 2000 to 2007.
Educational Background in Human Resources
Sheila Farrell earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Human Resources from Walsh College, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources from Harding University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in human resources.
Career Progression at Materion Corporation
At Materion Corporation, Sheila Farrell has held multiple roles. She served as the Senior Director of Human Resources for Talent Development and Commercial Teams for four months in 2022. Prior to that, she was the Director of Human Resources for Commercial Teams from 2020 to 2022 and the Regional Human Resources Director from 2018 to 2020. Her career at Materion reflects a steady progression in leadership roles within the organization.