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Kelley Stacy, President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America

Kelley Stacy discusses the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated packaging sector and shares her experiences, challenges, and the keys to her success.

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As the only woman in high-level discussions and decision-making rooms, Kelley Stacy, President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America, navigated obstacles and shattered gender roles, setting the stage for the next generation of women to rise to leadership positions. In this interview featured in Packaging World's Women in Packaging July supplement, she shares her formula for success and the strategies the industry must adopt to support and empower women in their pursuit of excellence.

What is your name and position?

Kelley Stacy, President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America

Tell us about your background and how you got into the packaging industry.

I have been with SMC for nearly 30 years and have been proud to serve in a number of positions that allowed me to learn our business inside and out, from purchasing and special projects to my eventual development into a senior vice president role, before becoming president in 2019.

I think it is this breadth of opportunity and experience that has really allowed me to learn this industry from the ground up, and incorporate the lessons of leadership on my path to this current role. 

What are some of the challenges that you have faced as a woman in a male-dominated  industry? 

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