Kelley Stacy, the President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America

Kelley Stacy gives insights into her experiences and advice on the topic of women in packaging and processing.

Kelley Stacy, the President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America.
Kelley Stacy, the President, CEO of SMC Corporation of America.

What is your name and position? 

I’m Kelley Stacy, the 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? 

All too often, I find myself as the only woman in the room, particularly when it comes to high level discussions and decision making. It can be incredibly challenging to break through the perceived gender roles in this industry, and navigate a wide range of obstacles to ensure that we pave the way for the next generation of women to have a seat at the table.  In a time when less than 5% of manufacturing and engineering companies in the U.S. are run by women, I feel that we have a duty to break down barriers to success so that we can inspire and support future generations of women as they navigate their own career paths.  

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