Annette Clayton

Annette Clayton

Director Board of Directors at Duke Energy, NXP Semiconductors, Oshkosh Corporation, LayerZero & Flash

Flash•Austin, Texas, United States

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Experience25+ Years

Executive Overview

Ms Clayton serves on the boards of Duke Energy, NXP Semiconductors, Oshkosh Corporation, Flash and Chair Woman of LayerZero. She is the Former Chairwoman and CEO of North America for Schneider Electric. Passionate about the intersection of energy, technology and electrification.Ms. Clayton was the chairwoman of Schneider Electric North America, the largest operating region for Schneider Electric, a multinational corporation specializing in energy management and automation solutions through March 2024. She served as Chief Executive Officer for the region from April 2022 through December 2023, and Chief Executive Officer and President from June 2016 until April 2022. She was the company’s Chief Supply Chain Officer from May 2011 until January 2019. In addition, she has served as a member of the Executive Committee since May 2011. Prior to her employment at Schneider Electric, Ms. Clayton served at Dell, Inc. as Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations and Vice President of Americas Operations, and at General Motors as President of their Saturn subsidiary, Corporate Vice President of Global Quality, and a member of their strategy board. Ms. Clayton previously served on the board of directors of Polaris Inc. for 18 years until 2021 and currently serves on the board of Duke Energy and NXP Semiconductors.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Chairperson of the BoardCurrent
      Aug 2025–Present
  • FlashCurrent
    Apr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
  • Apr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
  • May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Director Board Of DirectorsCurrent
      May 2021–Present
  • 2019–Present· 7 yrs 10 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2019–Present
  • Apr 2024–Mar 2026· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Director, Board of Directors
      Apr 2024–Mar 2026
    • Chairwoman
      2021–2023
  • May 2011–Mar 2024· 12 yrs 10 mos
    • Chairwoman Schneider Electric North America
      2024–Mar 2024
    • CEO & President Schneider Electric North America
      Jun 2016–Dec 2023
    • CSCO, EVP Global Supply Chain
      May 2011–2019
  • Mar 2006–Apr 2011· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • VP, Global Operations and Supply Chain
      Mar 2006–Apr 2011
  • Mar 2003–Apr 2021· 18 yrs 1 mo
    • Director Board of Directors
      Mar 2003–Apr 2021
  • May 2001–Feb 2006· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President Quality, North America
      2005–Feb 2006
    • President Saturn Corporation
      May 2001–Feb 2005

Education

CERT Certificate in Cyber Security Oversight

NACD

Accelerated Executive MBA

London Business School

Engineering

Wright State University

Engineering Management

Engineering

University of Dayton

Stanfords Director College

Board of Director Course

Stanford University

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Skills & Expertise

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Supply ChainMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Operational ExcellenceSupply Chain OptimizationLean ManufacturingStrategic SourcingKaizenContinuous ImprovementSupply Chain ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipValue Stream MappingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Manufacturing OperationsCybersecuritySupply ManagementManufacturingBoard LevelBoard of DirectorsBusiness DevelopmentSustainability