2020 Palmetto Women's Manufacturing Forum

South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science Degree

Professional Summary:
Sky Foster has over 25 years’ experience at BMW Plant Spartanburg. Foster began her career at the South Carolina plant in 1993 as part of the start-up team recruiting associates.

She spent the first two decades of her BMW career working in Human Resources, holding several important roles managing Compensation/Working Structures, Benefits, Strategic Planning; Talent Acquisition, Compensation; Training and Recruitment; and Interim VP of Human Resources. Foster’s impact has reached well beyond the plant’s geographical location. She has had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and conduct training classes across BMW’s Global Network in Africa, Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Italy and Mexico.

In her current role, Foster is the plant spokesperson. Over the last two decades, she has been very active in the local community serving on numerous boards in Upstate, South Carolina. Her most recent professional affiliations include: United Way of the Piedmont Board of Directors, Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, South Carolina State University Trustee Board, The Julie Valentine Center, Board of Directors, Leadership Greenville, Warehouse Theatre Advisory Board, Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, Diversity Leadership Institute and the Automotive Personnel Forum.