Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
Profiles by Mary Beth Roach
Manufacturing, often perceived as a traditionally male-dominated field, has seen a significant shift with the increasing presence and contributions of women.
Yet women comprise only 19% of leadership roles in the sector, according to the Women in Manufacturing Association in a 2020 study.
The women profiled here have come to their respective leadership positions from a variety of life experiences, but they all share an interest in innovation and the belief that teamwork is the key to success.
Check out their stories here:
HANNAH HENLEY: President, INFICON Inc.
KRISTEN NELSON: Plant manager at Novelis
MICHELLE SHATRAU: President and CEO, N.E.T. & Die
STEPHANIE BUDMEN: Chief Creative Officer, Think Variant; Co-founder Budmen Industries
