Catherine Carmichael
About Catherine Carmichael
Catherine Carmichael serves as the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain at Form Energy and has over a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector. She has held various roles in supply chain management and consulting, including positions at Tesla and PowerAdvocate.
Current Role at Form Energy
Catherine Carmichael serves as the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain at Form Energy, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the global supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and distribution processes. Prior to this, she was the Director of Supply Chain at Form Energy from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to the company's strategic supply chain initiatives.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Catherine Carmichael has extensive experience in global supply chain management, particularly during her tenure at Tesla. She worked as a Senior Group Manager in Global Supply Chain from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held several roles at Tesla from 2018 to 2020, including Global Supply Manager for Tesla Solar & Energy and Group Manager in Global Supply Chain. Her contributions supported various divisions within the company.
Consulting Roles at PowerAdvocate
Catherine Carmichael worked at PowerAdvocate, now part of Wood Mackenzie, in various consulting roles from 2014 to 2018. She started as an Associate Consultant, then progressed to Consulting Manager, and later served as Sr. Manager. Her work involved providing insights and strategies in the energy sector, leveraging her expertise in renewable energy and environmental chemistry.
Educational Background
Catherine Carmichael holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and Environmental Science from Trinity College-Hartford. She furthered her education at Harvard University, where she earned a Master of Liberal Arts in Sustainability. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in the renewable energy sector and her advisory role in cleantech businesses.
Research Experience at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Catherine Carmichael gained valuable research experience at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, where she worked from 2006 to 2014. Her roles included Research Assistant and Petroleum Geochemist, focusing on energy and environmental chemistry. This background has informed her approach to supply chain management and consulting in the renewable energy sector.