Tune in for this week’s episode of the Empowering Industry Podcast, where Charli K. Matthews chats with Heather Cykoski about their shared focus on empowering women in the industry and technology. Heather shares her experiences and perspectives as a female leader, discussing her background in sustainability, her passion for the field, and her journey to leadership. This episode also highlights the importance of work-life integration and balance. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
Heather Cykoski, Senior Vice President, Industrial and Process Automation, Member of the Executive Leadership Team, leads the Industrial Automation business in North America to be our customer’s digital and automation partner for sustainability and resiliency.
A passionate global business leader with 25 years of international experience leading multi-divisional, multi-cultural teams across the energy value chain, Heather brings a strong track record of excellence in both business and leadership.
In August 2023, Heather returned to Schneider Electric with a clear mandate to be an “impact maker” in energy transition, harnessing the full portfolio and strength of our company, AVEVA, and strategic partnerships.
In addition to her professional experience, Heather is deeply involved in the community and is a fierce advocate of women in STEM. She serves on the Board of Directors of Fluitron and the World of Affairs Council. She has been honored with the Gamechangers Progress Champion Award in 2022 and 2023; WeQual Americas Leadership Excellence Award in 2021 and named a Global Leader of Influence, World Affairs in 2021; 10 Most Influential Women in Technology 2020 and a member of the Global Women’s Forum for Economy & Society, Paris France. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and IMD’s Executive Leadership from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The Empowering Industry Podcast is sponsored by Aegis, A.W. Chesterton, Sepco Inc. and Roto Pumps North America, Inc.