Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Launches its Women Influencers Program with a Panel Discussion
Datum:02.11.21
How to Bridge the Gap for Women in Manufacturing, Technology, and Supply Chain Roles
For the inaugural event of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Women Influencers program, seven women in the manufacturing, technology, and supply chain industry participated in a virtual panel discussion about how to bridge the gap for women in their fields, particularly in aerospace.
The discussion, moderated by Sudha Chandrasekharan, General Manager of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions facility in Denver, Colorado, US, and Greg Jones, Director of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace Hub Americas, explored the panelists’ leadership philosophies and their views on gender diversity and inclusiveness in manufacturing, technology, and supply chain roles.
Participants voiced their opinions on common misconceptions about women in leadership and how to overcome them, the importance of mentorship programs, and the value of being bold in the workplace. Panel participants also shared stories about their successes and the challenges they have faced in their academic and career journeys.
Chandrasekharan, the catalyst for the Women Influencers program, says: “The strongest women are those who build each other up. If we want to see more women leaders, it’s important for women to develop a strong supportive network of mentors. I am delighted to see this program take off and watch the partnerships form between women influencers.”
Panelists included: Heather Castleman, Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Nancy Getz, Product Line Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Kathy Hamrick, Financial Analyst, Boeing; Tara Heller, ITAR Compliance Manager, Magpul Industries Corporation; Tricia Heller, Director of Compliance, IP, and Brand Protection, Magpul Industries Corporation; Honorata Hencel, Regional Director, Poland Boeing Global Services; Kelsie Soneson, Director of Project Management, IHS.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions created the Women Influencers program to connect women leaders in the manufacturing industry, from the production floor to the C-Suite. Future Women Influencers activities will consist of additional panel discussions, interviews, and more to deliver unique access to thought leadership and resources to help guide and support the next generation of women leaders.
Watch the panel discussion
The discussion, moderated by Sudha Chandrasekharan, General Manager of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions facility in Denver, Colorado, US, and Greg Jones, Director of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace Hub Americas, explored the panelists’ leadership philosophies and their views on gender diversity and inclusiveness in manufacturing, technology, and supply chain roles.
Participants voiced their opinions on common misconceptions about women in leadership and how to overcome them, the importance of mentorship programs, and the value of being bold in the workplace. Panel participants also shared stories about their successes and the challenges they have faced in their academic and career journeys.
Chandrasekharan, the catalyst for the Women Influencers program, says: “The strongest women are those who build each other up. If we want to see more women leaders, it’s important for women to develop a strong supportive network of mentors. I am delighted to see this program take off and watch the partnerships form between women influencers.”
Panelists included: Heather Castleman, Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Nancy Getz, Product Line Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Kathy Hamrick, Financial Analyst, Boeing; Tara Heller, ITAR Compliance Manager, Magpul Industries Corporation; Tricia Heller, Director of Compliance, IP, and Brand Protection, Magpul Industries Corporation; Honorata Hencel, Regional Director, Poland Boeing Global Services; Kelsie Soneson, Director of Project Management, IHS.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions created the Women Influencers program to connect women leaders in the manufacturing industry, from the production floor to the C-Suite. Future Women Influencers activities will consist of additional panel discussions, interviews, and more to deliver unique access to thought leadership and resources to help guide and support the next generation of women leaders.
Watch the panel discussion