WE Lead | Voices of Innovation

WE Member in Highlight , Debbie Martin, talks about her involvement with WE as Membership Chair, with a message to members, "I am asking women to not sit on the sidelines".  Debbie brings her insights and encourages women to be a part of growing the WE organization.  Debbie also talks about her long-standing career in the industry, and her passion for her position in the channel at TDK i...

Jackie 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...

WE 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...

In 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 organizatio...

Women in Electronics Leader In Highlight showcases Riad Nizam, President of Master Electronics. Having started in his family's business at a young age, Riad developed an early passion for electronics distribution. He quickly learned the value of leadership and its positive impact on a company's culture. At Master Electronics, they emphasize ANYONE can be successful, and Riad shares his p...

WE 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...

WE 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 profess...

Lectrix CEO Graham Kilshaw addresses the unique challenges of marketing in the electronics industry, and how the pandemic has forced companies to re-evaluate their go-to-market strategies. With digital marketing taking on an even more important role, Graham offers his ideas on how to build sales in today’s business environment. He shares innovative digital marketing tips for reaching design engine...

In this second part of a two-part series with Bruce Kellar, VP Sales for Sager Electronics talks about his personal passions and definition of success.  Bruce defines success as being well rounded at work and home, giving his best with every endeavor, making a plan, and implementing with integrity every step of the way. Bruce discusses his wife as his biggest supporter and mentors being a critical...

Jim Ferry, long time industry veteran, discusses his legacy, career and gives meaningful mentorship advice to rising leaders.  Jim encourages us to "lose battles to win wars" as we make strategic decisions to keep moving forward. "You don't grow unless you fail," said Jim. Jim shares about his family and his wife's sacrifices for his career, and how it is important to...

WE 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 stresse...

WE 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 th...

In 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 profes...

Women 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 i...

In 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 show

WE 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 mento...

Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA, stresses the importance of recruitment at the college level as well as diversity across the industry, and talks about implementing an internship program that is designed to capture youth as offices re-open following the COVID-19 pandemic. Walter also shares the challenges facing Manufacturers Representatives today and how the ERA is positioned to support Mreps as we move...

Women in Electronics founder and president Jackie Mattox, ECIA's Debbie Conyers and WE Intern Blake Saathoff discuss paving the way for the next generation. Support the show

Alan Bird talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, taking chances, and looking at failure differently.  He also stresses the importance of confidence and  informal mentorship.  Alan expresses his excitement for our industry and the innovative products we help launch into the world.   Support the show

Women in Electronics President and Founder Jackie Mattox, WE Founding Advisory Board Member Holly Good of CDE, and Jill Roberts, Global Accounts Manager from TTI, discuss WE's quarterly book club, the importance of reading, and how to get involved. Support the show

Meet Mike Calabria, President & Chief Executive Officer of Abracon. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox ’s interview with Mike, who discusses advice to up-and-coming leaders in the electronics industry, ways to approach well-rounded career development, and keys to getting the most out of your mentor relationship. Mike is a firm believer in taking charge of your path to becoming a manager and ev...

David Loftus, President/CEO of ECIA, talks with Jackie Mattox, President and Founder of Women in Electronics, about the role of the ECIA in the electronics industry. He also gives us an insight into his career journey and offers mentorship advice to upcoming leaders to be “politely demanding” in their career aspirations, develop business acumen skills, strengthen inner confidence, and gain interna...

Meet Kari Janavitz, Chief Marketing Officer of TE Connectivity. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox ’s interview with Kari, who discusses the value of “outside-in” thinking, planning for the future to maintain momentum, and eliciting different perspectives to maximize your professional growth. Kari is a fierce agent for change and holds a strong belief that mentorship comes from all sides—including...

WE Founder and President Jackie Mattox converses with Alma Arroyo of Ohmite and Mallerie Merchant of R.C. Merchant on the essentials of working in today’s business environment.  Support the show

Diane Sweeney, WE Communications & Marketing Chair and Director global Sales Enablement for TE Connectivity, chats with Genae Mowery, Sales Enablement Digital Content Manager at TE Connectivity and Debbie Martin, Marketing & Communications for TDK Electronics, Inc about the value of their WE membership.   Support the show