Joi Harris | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree
- Year: 2026
- Location: WomanUp and Celebrate Southeast Michigan
President & Chief Executive Officer of DTE Energy
Joi Harris is president and chief executive officer of DTE Energy and a member of the company’s board of directors. Prior to being named CEO in 2025, Harris served as chief operating officer, responsible for leading both DTE Electric and DTE Gas utilities, as well as Customer Service, Information Technology, Corporate Services and the Environmental Management and Safety organizations.
Among many accomplishments, Harris served as the president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas and led the construction of renewable energy projects and the company’s Blue Water Energy Center, positioning the company for a future of clean and sustainable energy production. Harris’ career with DTE spans more than 30 years. She joined DTE Gas(formerly Michigan Consolidated Gas Company) in 1991 and served in leadership positions in areas including distribution field operations, system control and transmission operations.
Harris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from Wayne State University. She holds a number of advisory roles in the industry, including serving as vice president of the board of directors for the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP). In addition, she is a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute Board of Directors, the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies Board of Directors and Wayne State University College of Engineering Board of Visitors. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Skillman Foundation.
Harris has been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a 2025 Woman of Influence, the Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence program as Woman of the Year and received Energetic Women’s Maverick Award – special recognition to leaders who have set the standard in promoting, connecting and strengthening female leaders in energy operations and engineering in the energy industry.
