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WE Lead | Voices of InnovationWE Live: Leading Forward: Building Sustainable, Profitable, and Unified OrganizationsAt the intersection of innovation, leadership, and responsibility, this powerful WE Live conversation brings together influential voices from the tech and manufacturing sectors to explore how mission-aligned companies are shaping a future where profitability and purpose go hand in hand.Featuring:Jackie Mattox: Founder and CEO, WE UnitedJay Sebastian: Senior Director & ECO of Human Resources and General Affairs, TDKAnne Taylor: Senior Vice President, VishayAndjela Pasi: Global Director of Marketing, WaldomTogether, these leaders unpack the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, starting with the shift from Affirmative Action and traditional DE&I toward more...2025-06-171h 00
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationMartin Chatterton - Leader in HighlightOn this episode of the WE United Leader in Highlight Podcast, Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of WE United, sits down with Martin Chatterton, CEO of EETech Group. Together, they dive into leadership in the electronics industry, focusing on building trust, fostering collaboration, and navigating the unique challenges of leading in a rapidly evolving industry. Martin reflects on his unexpected entry into technology—starting with a chance meeting in a Home Depot parking lot—and shares how this serendipitous moment led to a thriving career spanning over 25 years, including leadership roles at Rochester Electronics and Arrow Electronics. Marti...2025-01-2847 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationWendy Covey - Leader in HighlightJoin Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of WE United, as she welcomes Wendy Covey, Co-Founder of TREW Marketing, to the WE United Leader in Highlight Podcast. Together, they dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of marketing to technical audiences. Wendy, a seasoned expert in engineering and manufacturing marketing, shares insights from her journey co-founding TREW Marketing and the critical need for tailored strategies when engaging skeptical technical buyers.In this episode, you'll gain insights into data-driven marketing strategies that resonate with engineers, hear highlights from Wendy's "The State of Marketing to Engineers" report, and discover how...2025-01-1934 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationBreaking Barriers: Leadership Principals for Engineers - Industry Tech Days 2024Tune in to hear Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of WE United, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rising leaders today.Originally broadcast during the All About Circuits' Industry Tech Days 2024 conference, produced by EETech, Jackie discusses the need for diverse teams and the positive impact of gender parity on organizational success. She highlights the importance of developing essential leadership skills, such as finding your values and leading with civility, ethics, and humanity. She also shares strategies for navigating challenges and breaking down barriers to advancement, including using mentorship and sponsorship to accelerate career growth...2024-11-0435 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationSarah Rich - Leader in HighlightJoin Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, as she sits down with Sarah Rich, Vice President of Customer Success and Operations at Supplyframe, in the latest episode of the WE United Leader in Highlight Podcast. Sarah's career journey began at Supplyframe as the third employee and has seen the company grow into a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for the electronics industry.In this episode, Sarah shares her passion for driving innovation and digital advancement within the industry. She discusses the importance of leadership in creating a positive and supportive work environment, and the...2024-10-1837 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationGame Changers: Addressing Systemic Change with Krissy CollinsTune in to hear from WE Founder and CEO Jackie Mattox and UC Irvine’s Dean of Continuing Education, Krissy Collins in a thought-provoking discussion on transformational leadership and systemic change, highlighting women's unique challenges and opportunities. The conversation touches on many critical topics, including the importance of empathy and human skills, strategies for overcoming systemic barriers, and the significant impact of gender parity on organizational success. This discussion also refers to work by Dr. Shawn Andrews’ related to women and men’s superpowers. One compelling example discussed is the role of divergent problem-solving, where women leaders excel b...2024-06-1053 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationSimon Meadmore - Leader in HighlightCatch host Jackie Mattox as she interviews Simon Meadmore, an electronics industry leader, on the latest episode of the WE United podcast. With a 30+ year career in the electronics industry, Simon shares how he got his start as a new hire on the production line at a contract manufacturing company, progressing through different roles at various companies as he moved up the corporate ladder. Throughout his tenure, Simon has seen the impact technology has had on the industry and the state of near-constant connection we are in now. He shares his thoughts on technology’s impact going forward and wh...2024-04-1628 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationChangemakers with Susan Leager and Jessica KnightJoin host Jackie Mattox, along with WE Chapter Council Leads, Susan Leager and Jessica Knight as they chat all things WE Chapters in the latest Changemakers podcast episode. Susan and Jessica first introduce themselves and their backgrounds in the industry before diving into how they were introduced to the Women in Electronics organization and became involved with WE Chapters. Susan shares insight into how the chapter program has developed over the years, and how in the midst of the pandemic, the shift from in-person meetings to virtual meetings led to new opportunities for communication and connection. The c...2024-04-1616 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationChangemakers with Newark ElectronicsJoin host Jackie Mattox as she catches up with Clarence Semple, Sr. Business Development Manager at Newark Electronics, & Paul Starr, Director of Sales & Customer Engagement at Newark Electronics, and part of the WE United Collegiate Committee in the newest edition of the WE United Podcast, Changemakers Series. Paul and Clarence first share not only how they got started in the electronics industry, but how and why they became involved in the WE organization. Both felt called to action after hearing Jackie speak about Women in Electronics at a Newark event, and they wanted to show others how to make...2024-04-1244 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationMike Morton - Leader in HighlightJoin Jackie Mattox, founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, she sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Mike Morton, CEO of TTI, Inc. in the latest “Leader in Highlight” podcast episode. Mike starts off with how he moved from a procurement role in the hardware business into the electronics industry after meeting Paul Andrews, Founder of TTI. He shares memories of Paul and his continued legacy throughout the company – from his compassionate, easy-going nature to his philosophy on doing business and his drive to be better in all the things he did. Mike continues with the story of how...2024-04-0835 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationA Day in the Life with Mary Ellen Powell Join Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, as she sits down with Mary Ellen Powell, Senior Director of Global Employee Development at Vishay, for a special “Day in the Life” episode of the WE podcast. Mary Ellen starts off by providing some background on her upbringing and her childhood. She shares how wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to be when she grew up, but ultimately found a path that led her to where she is today – leading a team of 8 that’s responsible for the development of 25,000 employees globally, with a motto of “Make them say no.” ...2024-03-2933 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationRS PodcastHear from Karen Gavenda, Director of Strategic Programs, and Melissa Bychinski, Director of Business Development, Value Add Solutions, from RS Americas as they join host, Jackie Mattox, live on location in the latest installment of the WE United Podcast. Karen and Melissa kickoff this episode by sharing background on how they got started not only at RS, but in the electronics industry before diving deep into the topics of women as leaders and mentorship. “RS is really progressive in supporting women,” Karen shares, mentioning their Employee Resource Group called Elevate, which aligns heavily with the same initiatives that...2024-03-2543 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationAnne Taylor Leader in Highlight PodcastJoin Women in Electronics Founder & CEO, Jackie Mattox, as she hosts Anne Taylor, Senior Vice President for Customer Experience at Vishay, on the latest episode of WE’s “Leader in Highlight” podcast. Sharing how she got started in the industry, Anne had very different career aspirations at first. She landed a role in electronics and had so much fun, she didn’t want to leave! She talks us through her career path and what keeps her interested; how she’s been connected to Vishay since the beginning and her alignment with the values of the organization. Anne discusses what it’...2024-03-1840 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationMaria Gillespie Leader in Highlight PodcastIn the latest installment of the Women in Electronics “Leader in Highlight” podcast Founder and Host, Jackie Mattox, catches up with Maria Gillespie, Sr. Manager Distribution Americas at TE Connectivity. Maria first shares how she got her start in the electronics industry – working as an expeditor at a small distributor – and ultimately what led her to stick around and continue her career path to becoming an industry leader. As a lifelong learner, Maria believes “if you are the smartest person in the room, find another room,” and attributes that longing for knowledge, along with a deep respect and involvement in the mil/a...2024-03-1238 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationTerri Walsh Leader in Highlight PodcastJoin Jackie Mattox as she hosts Terri Walsh, Vice President & General Manager – North America at RUTRONIK Electronics, on the latest “Leader in Highlight” Women in Electronics Podcast episode. A nearly 30-year veteran in the industry, Terri shares how she got her start as an entry level engineer and how her career choices led her to the role she’s in today as a leader at RUTRONIK. Terri speaks on the opportunity she’s had to build a culture and a team from the ground up, focusing on inclusivity and embracing the differences and challenges that brings. She continues by highlighti...2023-08-3032 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationJens Gamperl Leader in Highlight PodcastJackie Mattox of Women in Electronics hosts Jens Gamperl, Founder of Sourceability, on the latest installment of WE Radio’s “Leader in Highlight” Podcast series. Jens takes a deep dive through his career path and how his background in IT and distribution ultimately led to the creation of Sourceability. He shares what Sourceability does, how they work with the electronics industry, what services they provide, and how they continually look to their customers to develop the future of the company. Jens and Jackie discuss not only the future of Sourceability, but the future of the industry and the importance of tra...2023-08-2136 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationDigiKey Leader in Highlight PodcastJoin host, Jackie Mattox, on the WE Podcast latest episode of the "Leader in Highlight" Series as she interviews executives, Dave Doherty, President and COO, and Linda Johnson, Executive Vice President Operations, from DigiKey.Highlights from this episode include DigiKey's recent brand refresh and their focus on continuous innovation. Dave and Linda emphasize the aim to provide customers with instantaneous access to information, the investment in automation to enhance the digital experience, and the importance of being a healthy ‘disruptor’ by being that one-stop shop for customers of all sizes, supporting both small-scale orders for designers, home engi...2023-06-0930 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationDon Akery Leader in Highlight PodcastIn this episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series, Jackie Mattox, the Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, speaks with Don Akery, Chief Executive Officer at Waldom Electronics.Support the show2023-05-1535 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationMichelle Jobst Leader in Highlight PodcastIn this episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series, Jackie Mattox, the Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, speaks with Michelle Jobst from Jobst Incorporated, a manufacturer’s rep firm. Michelle shares her journey of how she came full circle into her family business at Jobst, from going on sales calls with her father as a child to graduating college with a degree in International Business and working her way through different corporate positions before returning to the Jobst organization.Jackie and Michelle discuss the markets and industries that Jobst serves and the company's desire to...2023-04-1539 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationRS Leader in Highlight PodcastIn the latest episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series, Jackie Mattox welcomes Kate Cartwright, Vice President of People & Culture, and Jessie Dearien, Vice President of Marketing, from RS Group. The episode kicks off with Kate and Jessie providing background on Allied Electronics & Automation and parent company, RS Group, and how the shift to one brand has simplified and unified benefits for both employees and customers.The discussion uncovers the passion for the electronics industry and what excites Kate and Jessie about RS, emphasizing the company's ability to influence the organization's culture and enrich employees' lives b...2023-04-1534 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationColin Strother Leader in Highlight PodcastJoin Jackie Mattox on the latest episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series as she chats with Colin Strother, Executive Vice President of Rochester Electronics. Colin starts by sharing his career journey through various roles and companies in the electronics industry before joining Rochester for the past 16 years. He emphasizes the company's success in making customers happy, along with the importance of culture and human connections.Jackie and Colin discuss the future of work in the electronics industry and the potential impact of AI in the next 5 to 10 years. Colin also shares his experiences with mentors...2023-04-1536 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationDon Akery Leader in Highlight InterviewHear from Don Akery, Chief Executive Officer of Waldom Electronics, as he chats with WE Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox in 2023’s first episode of the WE “Leader in Highlight” Podcast Series. Don describes his position as CEO at Waldom Electronics, sharing that leading from the top has always been a career aspiration. He explains the unique value proposition Waldom Electronics has to offer the industry and what he hopes to accomplish as a leader. "Making tough decisions comes with the territory", and Don touches on his process and the discipline it takes to make those tough calls in a time...2023-01-2735 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationAnnaMaria Pietromonaco Leader in Highlight InterviewLive from electronica 2022 in Munich, join WE founder & CEO Jackie Mattox as she hosts AnnaMaria Pietromonaco, Corporate Vice President of Supplier Development at Future Electronics. AnnaMaria shares how a critical connection from the first company she worked for helped start and develop her career at Future, and how it doesn’t feel like a lot of years when you’ve had many different roles within one company. “We are taught to help each other.” AnnaMaria gives insight into how life at Future feels like a close-knit family and highlights the value of trust, autonomy, and flexibility in the workplace. She disc...2022-12-1315 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 2In Part 2 of the latest WE Podcast, hear from Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, as he continues the conversation with Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. Ken first reflects on his time at Allied and how the industry has changed and grown throughout the years, shifting focus from selling parts to selling solutions and adding value to customer engagements. He shares what he’s learned from two of his recent professional mentors, highlighting the key values they engrained in him as role models and how that created a confidence he di...2022-10-1126 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 1Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In Part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest in science has translated to the business world and his desire to dissect the business. Ken also speaks to the...2022-10-1114 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationScott Theune Leader in Highlight - Part 2Tune in to Part 2 of the latest “Leader in Highlight” WE Podcast Series as Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox chats with Scott Theune, President of the Americas Region for Plexus Corp. In this second episode, Scott first reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind. He shares his pride in the areas of the company he’s worked to “move the ball forward”. He shares how he’s been able to give others the opportunity to grow and also the value in putting something meaningful out into the world on the product side. Scott tells us about his earliest men...2022-09-2720 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationScott Theune "Leader in Highlight" - Part 1Join Jackie Mattox as she chats with Scott Theune, President of the Americas Region for Plexus Corp, in the latest installment of the Women in Electronics Podcast “Leader in Highlight” Series. In Part 1, Scott tells us how he got his start at Plexus by looking for growth opportunities and how his global experiences contributed to his leadership skills and style. To learn more about Plexus, please visit them at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c77c7b98/yHsmjGp4nEKt6Na82znoGg?u=http://www.plexus.com/. Scott fills us in on the mission and vision of Plexus, their strengths in a...2022-09-2715 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationBlair Haas "Leader in Highlight" Series Part 2Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO, continues the conversation with industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Bud Industries, Blair Haas. In Part 2 of this “Leader in Highlight” interview series, Blair touches on his personal why. He shares that the electronics industry is one of the most fascinating industries because we are on the cutting edge of technology where we are continually learning and exploring new innovation. “It’s still a lot of fun.” Blair expands on his guiding leadership principles and emphasizes not only the importance of pivoting, but changing direction, approach, and most importantly, changing opinions when necessary. He talks abou...2022-07-2022 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationBlair Haas "Leader in Highlight" Series Part 1Listen in as Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, hosts Blair Haas, Chief Executive Officer at Bud Industries. In part one of a two-part series, Blair chats about his memories growing up in this ever-changing industry had and how he learned the value in being able to pivot. He shares fun anecdotes about the early days of Bud Industries and their shift in product offering throughout the years to reinvent and stay relevant in new market verticals. Under the leadership and guidance of his first mentor, his father, and other industry icons, Blair shares how he learned active involvement by...2022-07-2022 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationKristie Pierson Leader in Highlight InterviewJackie Mattox hosts Kristie Pierson, Director of Business Operations for Global Supply Chain Services at Arrow Electronics, in the latest episode of WE’s Leader in Highlight Podcast. Kristie tells us about the wide hat she wears in “A Day in the Life of Kristie” and shares how staying curious and being open to new opportunities landed her where she is today. Kristie also shares her thoughts on the importance of flexibility in the workplace and on fostering a more engaging model between employees and leadership in this new world. She discusses how leaders must make the shift and consid...2022-06-0722 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationCindy Weir Leader in Highlight InterviewHear from Cindy Weir, Senior Director of Global Product & Purchasing at PEI-Genesis, as she chats with Founder and CEO of WE, Jackie Mattox, about her start in the industry, the importance of having a great support system, and doing what you say you're going to do. With Cindy's 40+ years' experience in industry, she reflects on moving up the corporate ladder throughout her career and the transition to managing your peers. "How do you want to be managed" is one question she poses as she speaks to the value in nurturing relationships and why the tough conversations should never be...2022-05-2422 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationJeff Henderson Leader in Highlight InterviewJackie Mattox, WE Founder & CEO, chats with Jeff Henderson regarding his session at the Women in Electronics 6th Annual Leadership Conference. Jeff gives us a glimpse of the type of leadership that inspires and his own personal "why". He emphasizes clarity in leadership and how important it has become to lead with values, offer kindness, caring, compassion, and encourage conversations regarding mental and emotional health. Jeff advises that discomfort is the price you pay for growth, otherwise the price to pay is stagnation. He also talks about a healthy mindset towards failure and how critical it is in launching fo...2022-05-0427 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationStephannie Bronson Leader in Highlight InterviewTune in as Jackie Mattox interviews WE Member in Highlight, Stephannie Bronson, who serves the role as Head/Director of Customer Service and Sales Operations at KEMET, a Yageo Company, and champion for the WE Mentorship Program. Stephannie fills us in on a few essential leadership principals passed down from her mentor and how those principals have shaped her career. She gives insights into the work/life balance conversation, addressing the critical topic of overwhelm and how it has impacted retention in the industry. Stephannie talks us through the process of endurance and leading through collaboration and compassion as we n...2022-05-0423 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationAshley Quinlan "Leader in Highlight" InterviewJackie Mattox chats with Ashley Quinlan, VP Global Distribution and Digital Marketing Strategy at Samtec. Ashley chats about her career journey and how she got her start in the Electronics Industry. Support the show2022-04-1228 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationMaryellen Stack Leader in Highlight InterviewHear from Sager's Director of Marketing Communications and WE Marketing Chair & Advisory Board Member, Maryellen Stack, as she chats with WE Founder & CEO, Jackie Mattox, about her career in the industry. Maryellen talks to us about the perspective working mothers and caregivers bring to the workplace and how we can push past some barriers along the way. Maryellen chats about being a rising leader in a male dominated industry and how unity is critical as women and men form more inclusive cultures to help pave the way for more youth to come into the industry. Support the sho...2022-01-3125 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationChris Beeson "Leader in Highlight" Part 2Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, continues the conversation with distribution leader and industry veteran Chris Beeson in Part 2 of his interview series. In looking back over his lengthy career, Chris shares how the fundamentals of the industry are the same; a business built on relationships, trust and long-term thinking, but the methodologies are different. He shares that while sales is still a key component to success, digital has changed the industry landscape, creating more opportunities for influential technical, marketing and operational roles driving business from behind the scenes. Today's leaders are now challenged to not only recognize these talents, b...2022-01-1723 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationChris Beeson "Leader in Highlight" Part 1In WE Radio's latest "Leader in Highlight," WE Founder & CEO Jackie Mattox speaks with Chris Beeson, Group Senior Vice President-Electronics at RS Components, an Electrocomponents Company. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Chris focuses on the convergence of electronic components distribution into other areas beyond the traditional parts sales model. In what Chris refers to as a "moving equation," he shares how this transition has changed not only how distribution goes to market, but also the opportunities for companies including new positions, new employees and new ways of working. Chris further delves into how Covid-19 spotlighted the importance of em...2022-01-1715 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationPhilip Stoten "Leader in Highlight" Interview Part 1WE Founder & CEO, Jackie Mattox, chats with Philip Stoten, Shareholder at EMS Now & Founder and Managing Partner at SCOOP, a marketing and communications organization specializing in content writing & business strategy for all aspects of the Electronics Industry. Philip discusses the dynamics of the industry and global supply chain, the intent of his podcast to tell the stories of strategic industry leaders, and he shares insights regarding key tech trends. Tune in to hear from Philip in Part 1 of his 2 Part Series!Support the show2022-01-0717 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationPhilip Stoten "Leader in Highlight" Interview Part 2Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, chats with entrepreneur and journalist, Philip Stoten, in Part 2 of his interview series regarding digital transformation, innovation, designing for disruption, and diversity issues. Philip talks about diversity in design and leadership being critical for attracting youth for the future success of the industry. Philip recommends recruiting talent with the goal of creating a diverse management team, capitalizing on positive discrimination, and aligning with ESG guidelines to create collaborative and inclusive cultures. Support the show2022-01-0721 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationAllison Sabia "Leader in Highlight" Interview Part 1WE Founder and CEO, Jackie Mattox, chats with Allison Sabia, CEO of Galco Industrial about her career journey, from Finance major with high hopes of Wall Street to CEO in the Electronics Industry. Allison attributes her success to the initial foundation of business acumen skills and having a global, strategic perspective. She emphasizes cultivating and growing relationships as being critical to career advancement and the importance of receiving feedback. "Results matter but how you get to the end results matter more. " Allison encourages women to utilize their influence, capitalize on their human (soft) skills, and surround themselves with emotionally intel...2021-11-1718 min
EMS@C-LEVELEMS@C-LEVEL Season 2021 Episode #12 with Jackie Mattox from Women in ElectronicsDoes a disruptive climate help or hinder women in the workplace? Has diversity improved in electronics? How's the manufacturing industry doing and what else can be done? These are just a few of the questions I put to Jackie Mattox, who founded Women in Electronics a little over four years ago with group of twenty like minded women. Their stated goals are to empower, develop, advocate and celebrate women in this largely dominated industry where those in power are far from reflective of those consumers buying the products. EMS@C-Level is sponsored in 2021 by global in...2021-10-1331 min
Content Marketing, Engineered Podcast | TREW MarketingWomen In Electronics With Jackie Mattox Research shows that diversity and inclusion leads to higher revenue and profits. How can corporations start from where they are to improve in these areas? Jackie Mattox, Founder and President of Women in Electronics, has experienced first-hand the triumphs and tribulations that come from working in the male-dominated field of electronics. Her passion now is to support women of all stages in their careers through mentorship, education, and leadership development. She also wants to educate companies on the benefits of investing in women leaders, and help them identify ways to get started or improve.During this episode, y...2021-06-0323 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationClaire Williams "Leader in Highlight" InterviewJackie Mattox, WE Founder and President, meets with Claire Williams, VP Engagement Management, at Orbweaver. "Sometimes you have to just jump in." Claire reflects on the early stages of her career and how experience and confidence has bridged the gap with finding her voice as a woman leader in the boardroom. Claire encourages leaders to receive feedback as a critical component of career growth and to also embrace the uncomfortable. Claire communicates the tremendous support and commitment of the male and female leaders at Orbweaver to bring a DEI initiative to the company with mindset of growth for the fu...2021-05-2427 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationKerry Turner "Leader in Highlight" Interview Part 1Jackie Mattox sits down with Kerry Turner, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Channel Business Unit at TE Connectivity, and author of her book, "Worthy". Kerry comments, "Worthy is about life and resilience". In this interview Kerry opens up about her journey to healing after the passing of her brother as she shines a light on mental illness, some warning signs of loved ones with depression, and insights into her personal healing after the trauma of her loss. Kerry talks about her career as being a part of her purpose and how she used her pain as a catalyst for personal develo...2021-05-0316 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationAdam Norwitt "Leader in Highlight" Part 2 InterviewPart 2 of our interview with Adam Norwitt, Amphenol Corporation’s President and CEO, highlights meaningful insights into leadership based on his personal experience as well as Amphenol’s signature Culture of Entrepreneurship. Adam shares his thoughts on compassion, curiosity and communication as the underpinning of a leader’s success, as well as the critical role mentorship plays in the success of an organization. Adam and WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox reflect on the passing of TTI founder Paul Andrews and the many ways he was a personal and professional role model in the electronics industry. Adam considers how the ba...2021-03-0936 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationNeda Simeonova - Wednesdays with WEElectronics Representatives Association (ERA) Communications Director Neda Simeonova was introduced to the electronics industry five years ago when she was hired by a 50-year communications veteran to grow with a team of professionals to drive to drive the next generation of marketing for this industry nonprofit, which fosters partnership between representatives, manufacturers and distributors in the field sales and marketing process. Neda is a WE Board Member and reflects with WE President and Founder Jackie Mattox on the impact digital marketing and events have on our industry in terms of connectivity—especially during a pandemic. Counting herself fortunate to be...2021-02-1913 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationBob Gourdeau "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 2Jackie Mattox continues the conversation with Bob Gourdeau, industry veteran, regarding important leadership discussions leading into 2021 and beyond. Bob brings light to some critical leadership principals, such as "Always do the right thing. You never know who's watching." Bob emphasizes the importance of a diversity mindset throughout the organization by implementation through accountability measures directly linked to compensation, refreshed corporate policies, and HR procedures that support recruitment and retention of diverse talent. Listen in to Bob's list of 10 things every rising leader can do in order to advance their career that takes zero talent and his key learning lessons alo...2021-01-1932 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationBob Gourdeau "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 1WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox chats with Bob Gourdeau, VP Sales Americas at AVX, in Part One of a two-part series. Bob describes his journey through the industry, having served in various positions along the way, to now celebrating 8 years with AVX. Bob shares the commitment and investment AVX places on women in leadership and openly discusses the challenges women face in a mature, male dominated industry. Bob describes the importance of taking risks to hire the best candidate for the position, and also how the key mentorship principals that his father gave him early-on have helped him to...2020-12-1119 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationJim Kaplan "Leader in Highlight" InterviewIn the latest edition of Women in Electronics Leader in Highlight series, WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox goes one on one with Jim Kaplan, CEO of Cornell Dubilier Electronics. Like so many leaders in the electronics industry, Jim, a 32-year veteran with CDE, shares his story of starting on the manufacturing floor and how the knowledge and experienced he gained working within one organization for so many years has led to a fulfilling career. While the trend in today's work force may be to jump companies or industries every few years, Jim offers advice to younger employees within...2020-12-0119 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationTheresa Alesso "Leader in Highlight" InterviewWE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products & Solutions and Professional Division of Sony, about rising in her leadership journey by being firm, fair, and consistent. "A women can be anything she wants to be with hard work and consistency ," Theresa comments and goes on to say that success requires tough sacrifices, but when you utilize your village and make a plan for your professional and personal life, anything is possible. Theresa adds, "We are blazing new trails for our children (and children's children), so it's up to us to pay it forward". Th...2020-10-2923 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationBruce Kellar "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 1WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with Bruce Kellar, Sr. VP Sales Sager Electronics for Part One of a Two-Part Series about his early start in the electronics industry, working his way from the ground up, and his journey through multiple acquisitions along the way. Bruce comments on the importance of individual awareness and having sensitivity to gender differences. For rising professionals Bruce advises, "Be driven but be patient." He also shares other mentorship suggestions, such as develop a solid foundation, stick to your principles, get out of your comfort zone, know your strengths and weaknesses, learn to...2020-10-2220 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationMeenal Sethna "Leader in Highlight" InterviewWE President and Founder, Jackie Mattox, chats with Meenal Sethna, EVP & CFO of Littelfuse. Meenal talks about transferrable skills coming into a new industry and enlisting help from her team, channel partners, customers, and other CFO colleagues. Meenal discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives as a strategy to support the company's biggest asset, their employees. Meenal also stresses the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as being a part of the company's advancement to improve the bottom line, providing a good line of two-way communication between employees and management, and giving a sense of belonging to their employees. Meenal also...2020-09-2422 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationWednesdays with WE: Europe Team Plans for SuccessWE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with the WE European Division Leaders, Ruth Gray/Arrow Electronics; Kate Ziecina/Arrow Electronics and Elena Davidovska/Waldom Electronics regarding WE's global launch in Europe. The team discusses their excitement to unite the industry in Europe, both women and men, with an essential ingredient of inclusiveness as the key to success. Support the show2020-09-1412 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationLynn Torrel "Leader in Highlight" InterviewIn this episode, WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Lynn Torrel, Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, about taking calculated risks to advance your career, managing work-life balance while enhancing your leadership skills, and differentiating yourself in a professional setting. Lynn shares her thoughts on being able to “have it all” as both a mother and an industry professional, while continuing to keep her career aspirations front and center.Support the show2020-09-1020 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationWEdnesdays with WE - Global Launch in EuropeWomen in Electronics (WE) Founder and President Jackie Mattox chats with Ruth Gray (Arrow Electronics & A.E. Petche) and Elena Davidovska (Waldom Electronics EMEA) about the upcoming events to launch the WE program in Europe. Ruth and Elena talk about the benefits of a program like WE in Europe, including women supporting other women, mentorship, and the need for industry talent recruitment in the industry. Support the show2020-09-0109 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationWEdnesdays with WE - Taking Initiative in Your Career AdvancementIn this episode, Founder and President, Jackie Mattox chats with Amy Cuttrell, WE Founding Board Member and Business Development Manager - PEMCO for Arrow Electronics and Carla Mahrt, President at JJM Search regarding strategies to consider when career planning. Support the show2020-08-1911 minWE Lead | Voices of InnovationMarti McCurdy "Leader in Highlight" InterviewWE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics, about progressive strategies in our changing world. Her leadership advice is to "massage our muscles" regularly so that when change hits, we're strong and ready. Marti believes in taking advantage of down times by doubling down on talent, marketing, and innovation. Listen in for more mentorship principals and strategies that will help you rise above in both good and challenging times. Support the show2020-08-1119 min