Manufacturing Council Elected Two New Board Governors
The Manufacturing Leadership Council appointed leaders from General Motors and Corning to its governing board.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in People
The Manufacturing Leadership Council has elected Kristen DellaVecchia of Corning Incorporated and Mike Trevorrow of General Motors to its Board of Governors. The board serves as an advisory body providing strategic guidance on the council's research initiatives.
Why it matters
As the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, the council relies on board members to help executives navigate an increasingly complex industrial environment.
Mike Trevorrow manages over 100 manufacturing sites across 10 countries, while Kristen DellaVecchia brings sustainability expertise from her work at Corning Incorporated.
The players
Kristen DellaVecchia
She serves as the Corporate Sustainability Project Manager at Corning Incorporated.
Mike Trevorrow
He is the Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing at General Motors.
Manufacturing Leadership Council
It is the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers.
The details
The Board of Governors guides the council's Critical Issues agenda and research programs, drawing on the professional experience of industry veterans. DellaVecchia serves as a Corporate Sustainability Project Manager, while Trevorrow oversees a vast global footprint that began when he started as a die maker apprentice in 1985.
Timeline
Mike Trevorrow began his career at General Motors in 1985.
Mike Trevorrow was appointed Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing in June 2025.
Kristen DellaVecchia was a Manufacturing Leadership Awards finalist in 2026.
The election of the new board members was announced on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointments underscore a trend toward integrating sustainability and global operations expertise into high-level industrial governance. These leaders help the council maintain its competitive edge as manufacturers face rapid shifts in technology and supply chain complexity.
The strategic guidance provided by these new board members will influence the research and digital tools available to manufacturing firms. Ultimately, these programs help companies optimize production and sustainability standards that impact consumer prices and product quality.
The takeaway
These leadership appointments highlight how global manufacturers are prioritizing digital transformation and sustainability to remain resilient. Industry professionals can look to the council's future research agenda to understand evolving benchmarks for global manufacturing excellence.
Further reading
Learn more about industrial leadership and career paths in the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturing.
