ITC Holdings, an independent electric transmission company, has appointed Thomas Stephens to its board of directors, effective as of Nov. 8.

Stephens is a retired vice chairman and global chief technology officer at General Motors Co. He joined the company in 1969 and held various positions of increasing responsibility, including executive vice president. He retired from the company on April 1, 2012.

His appointment fills a vacant position on the 10-member board.