ConocoPhillips has elected Nelda J. Connors to its board of directors, according to a Sept. 3 press release.

Connors will serve on the audit and finance committee and public policy and sustainability committee of ConocoPhillips’ board.

She currently serves on the boards of Carnival Corp. and Carnival Plc, Otis Worldwide Corp. and Zebra Technologies Corp.

Connors holds over 25 years of experience in the industrial and manufacturing industries. In 2011, she founded private equity firm Pine Grove Holdings, where she currently serves as chair and CEO.

Prior to Pine Grove, Connors served as president and CEO of electrical manufacturer Atkore International Group from 2008 to 2010 (while Atkore was under Tyco International) and from 2010 to 2011 following Atkore’s spin-off.

“Nelda is a proven leader who brings valuable expertise in operational excellence and corporate finance,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. "Her contributions will help advance all aspects of our Triple Mandate to meet energy transition pathway demand, generate competitive returns on and of capital, and progress toward our net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions ambition."