Mary Chan
About Mary Chan
Mary Chan is the Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company and a Managing Partner at VectoIQ, with over 30 years of experience in telematics, infotainment, consumer electronics, and wireless infrastructure networks.
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Mary Chan is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company since 2023. She is also managing multiple board positions and leadership roles in various multinational corporations.
Nikola Motor Company
As Chief Operating Officer at Nikola Motor Company, based in Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Chan has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s operations since 2023. Her role involves managing day-to-day operations and leading strategies to ensure the company’s growth and development in the electric vehicle industry.
Board of Directors Experience
Mary Chan holds several board positions, including Member of the Board of Directors at Magna International since 2017 in Toronto, Canada Area, and at SBA Communications since 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida Area. She also has past experience as a board member at Dialog Semiconductor, WiTricity Corporation, and as a Senior Advisor on the Smart Machines Advisory Board at Samsung Electronics.
General Motors
From 2012 to 2015, Mary Chan served as the President of Global Connected Consumer at General Motors in the Greater Detroit Area. In this role, she was responsible for launching global products and services related to telematics and infotainment, strengthening GM's presence in connected car technology.
Education and Expertise
Mary Chan holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Columbia Engineering. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive 30-year career in telematics, consumer electronics, and wireless infrastructure networks, with specific expertise in connected car technology and wireless communications.
High-Tech and Telecommunications Career
Mary Chan has a significant background in the telecommunications and high-tech industries. She worked at Dell Inc. as SVP/GM and VP/GM for various solutions and services from 2009 to 2012. At Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, she held pivotal roles as EVP/President of 4G/LTE Wireless Networks and Wireless Business Group from 2006 to 2009. Her early career included impactful positions at Lucent Technologies and AT&T, where she contributed to the development and support of wireless infrastructure networks.