Harkin left the government and became Senior Vice President for international affairs and government relations of United Technologies in April 1997. In 2002, she became a Director of ConocoPhillips. Harkin was a member of the Iowa Board of Regents from 2005 to 2015.
Harkin left government service and became Senior Vice President for international affairs and government relations at United Technologies in April 1997. In 2002, she was appointed a Director of ConocoPhillips. Harkin served on the Iowa Board of Regents from 2005 to 2015.