Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
4 mention(s) identify MARYROSE T. SYLVESTER as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 2021-03-31 | U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification — ABB Ltd. (global technology company focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation) from August 2019 to August 2020; President and Chief Executive Officer — GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc) from 2006 to 2011. | She has extensive leadership experience in technology and automation companies, including roles at ABB Ltd. and GE Intelligent Platforms, indicating technical expertise adjacent to software and technology. |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 2023-03-28 | Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. ... Ms. Sylvester provides experience and extensive knowledge of product development, marketing, technology and supply chain strategy to the Board. | Ms. Sylvester has extensive experience in technology, innovation, and automation, including leadership roles in digital power services and industrial automation, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 2024-04-02 | Former President and Chief Executive Officer — Current, powered by GE (energy services and information technology subsidiary of General Electric subsequently acquired by private equity investors), served from 2015 to June 2019. ... Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. | Ms. Sylvester has extensive experience in technology, innovation, and automation, including leadership roles at GE Intelligent Platforms and GE Current, which focused on industrial automation and digital power services, indicating relevant technical skills. |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 2025-04-01 | Retired U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification — ABB Ltd. (global technology company focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation) ... Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. | Ms. Sylvester has leadership experience in technology companies focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation, and has expertise in technology, innovation and automation. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2023-06-21 | Retired U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification, ABB Ltd; extensive expertise in delivering technology-enabled and energy-efficient sustainable solutions. |
| 2024-06-25 | Retired U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification of ABB Ltd, a global technology company operating in electrification, robotics, power, and automation. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-03-20 | Maryrose T. Sylvester has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Current, powered by GE, since 2015. Current is a digital power service business that delivers integrated energy systems combining LEDs, solar, storage and onsite power. Prior to her role at Current, Ms. Sylvester served as President and CEO of GE Lighting, a subsidiary of General Electric Company (GE), from 2011 to 2015. GE Lighting manufactures, sources and sells a variety of energy-efficient lighting solutions. She has been employed by GE since 1988. At GE, she held positions of increasing responsibility with divisions of that company, including President and CEO of GE Lighting Systems (2000 to 2002), President of GE Quartz (2002 to 2006) and CEO of GE Intelligent Platforms (2006 to 2011). Ms. Sylvester holds an undergraduate degree in Procurement and Production Management from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from Cleveland State University. Her executive experience in manufacturing, operations and finance are extremely valuable to the Board. |
| 2018-03-29 | Maryrose T. Sylvester has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Current, powered by GE, since 2015. Current blends advanced LED technology with networked sensors & software, delivering energy efficiency & digital productivity for commercial offices, retail stores, industrial facilities and even entire cities. Prior to her role at Current, Ms. Sylvester served as President and CEO of GE Lighting, a subsidiary of General Electric Company (GE), from 2011 to 2015. GE Lighting manufactures, sources and sells a variety of energy-efficient lighting solutions. She has been employed by GE since 1988. At GE, she held positions of increasing responsibility with divisions of that company, including President and CEO of GE Lighting Systems (2000 to 2002), President of GE Quartz (2002 to 2006) and CEO of GE Intelligent Platforms (2006 to 2011). Ms. Sylvester holds an undergraduate degree in Procurement and Production Management from Bowling Green State University and a masters in business administration from Cleveland State University. |
| 2019-03-29 | Maryrose T. Sylvester President and Chief Executive Officer, Current by GE 53 2016 x x x Audit and Finance Committee responsibilities Members: Troy Alstead, Chair Allan Golston N. Thomas Linebarger Maryrose T. Sylvester Jochen Zeitz Directors who are not employees received an annual retainer fee of $110,000 in fiscal 2018. |
| 2020-04-09 | Maryrose T. Sylvester received $115,000 fees and $125,000 stock awards in 2019. |
| 2021-04-09 | Maryrose T. Sylvester Former President, Electrification, U.S. and U.S. Country Managing Director of ABB Group 55 2016 x Waste Management, Inc., Vontier Corporation x x Director Compensation Table: Maryrose T. Sylvester $216,630 Human Resources Committee Members: Maryrose T. Sylvester Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Members: Maryrose T. Sylvester |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification — ABB Ltd. (global technology company focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation) from August 2019 to August 2020; President and Chief Executive Officer — GE Intelligent Platforms (GE Fanuc) from 2006 to 2011. |
| 2022-03-29 | Retired U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification — ABB Ltd. (global technology company focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation), served from August 2019 to August 2020. |
| 2023-03-28 | Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. ... Ms. Sylvester provides experience and extensive knowledge of product development, marketing, technology and supply chain strategy to the Board. |
| 2024-04-02 | Former President and Chief Executive Officer — Current, powered by GE (energy services and information technology subsidiary of General Electric subsequently acquired by private equity investors), served from 2015 to June 2019. ... Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. |
| 2025-04-01 | Retired U.S. Managing Director and U.S. Head of Electrification — ABB Ltd. (global technology company focused on electrification, robotics, power and automation) ... Ms. Sylvester is a strategic, growth-oriented leader with a focus on the areas of technology, innovation and automation. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30