Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

Charli has treat for you this week listeners as Heather Cykoski joins the pod.

 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. She began her career at the Foxboro Company in 1998, as a member of the Professional Leadership Program, with roles in engineering and business development.

Starting in 2005, she held several leadership roles at ABB in marketing, sales, and strategic investments. Joining as North American Manager for British Petroleum and Shell in 2007, Vice President, Group Accounts, working with The Dow Chemical Company, successfully executing chemical plants and new investments in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. In 2010, she led ABB’s partnership with Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco’s joint venture in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. A partner from concept through lifecycle.

 In 2012, she managed Group Strategic Project investments including East Africa’s liquid natural gas and North America’s gulf coast chemical and liquid natural gas investments. Most recently, leading ABB’s global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Industry business. 

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. 

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Awesome episode coming at you this week as Charli has Tunji Asiwaju on to talk.

Tunji is the Global Manager of Building Lifecycle Performance Services at Armstrong Fluid Technology. In this role, he is globally responsible for the after market services and parts business unit including the connected services and performance management suite of offerings.

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Charli is coming at you with not one but two guest this week! 

Chris Jackson is a Commercial Manager for Flexible Disc Couplings at Regal Rexnord. He studied mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. His first role at Regal Rexnord was as an application engineer for disc couplings. Since then, he’s focused on helping customers find the right disc coupling for their applications.

Don Daly is an Industry Manager for Business Development at Regal Rexnord. He attended Texas A&M University and studied industrial distribution. His first job was at Motion Industries in 1985. Since then, Don has focused on developing global accounts and new business with OEMs in the energy market.

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Charli has veteran of the pump industry  Gene Vogel on this week to talk.

Before joining EASA as Pump & Vibration Specialist in 2009, Gene Vogel operated his own business, General Maintenance Equipment/Engineering, Inc. (GME), a marketing, service and training organization for industrial maintenance and related technologies. Among other courses, he taught a "Pumps and Pump Systems" seminar for American Trainco. He also has an extensive background in vibration and dynamic balancing and chaired the St. Louis Chapter of the Vibration Institute from 1993-2000.

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Charli is back with a bit of a double interview with Brad and Arjun


Brad Hitselberger graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He has been working in some capacity with pumps for 6 years in various roles. He started out working in the wastewater side focusing on collection systems and pumps for a leading manufacturer in the industry. At the beginning of 2022, he took a role with Industrial Flow Solutions as their Municipal Business Development Manager to focus on building out their Municipal strategy. Currently he lives in Charlotte, North Carolina but enjoys traveling, meeting, and learning from many people in the water industry!


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This week Charli is taking a step outside the pump industry to talk to Ikram Guerd. 

 

Ikram Guerd is VP of Global Marketing – Managing Director US for the innovative FemTech, ASPIVIX, whose mission is to modernize gynecology with gentle in mind. She leads the US corporation and the global marketing strategy to raise awareness around innovative solutions to reduce pain for women in gynecology.

As a seasoned healthcare marketing leader with 18+ years of international career, she has a track record of leading successful teams, managing product lifecycles, and crafting impactful marketing strategies that demonstrate her proficiency in driving growth and shaping organizational culture.

Along with her involvement as a marketing & healthcare awards judge, her participation as a speaker in women’s empowerment and marketing expert talks reflects her contributions to advancing marketing & Women’s Health practices, as well as the role of women in leadership.

Beyond her professional achievements, she’s dedicated to uplifting women and young girls by giving back to the community by working with multiple non-profit organizations.

Her involvement as a member of Inspiring Girls USA's Board of Directors highlights her commitment to breaking down gender stereotypes and providing role models for young girls to raise their aspirations.

In addition, she dedicates time to providing mentoring and coaching sessions to women guidance in marketing and their career paths to empower them. 

Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and giving back to the community.

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Charli is taking the podcast international this week with Riccardo Zecchel.

Venite e godetevi l'episodio!

Riccardo Zecchel, business development at Peroni Pompe, currently holds the role of CEO at Jetech. He is deeply committed to addressing customers' technological challenges, particularly in the realm of high-pressure fluid pumping.

With prior experience as an international strategy management consultant based in Italy and Switzerland, Riccardo has worked across diverse sectors such as banking, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods.

He holds an Engineering degree from Politecnico di Milan and has pursued exchange programs at esteemed institutions such as ETH Zurich and DTU Copenhagen.

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www.peronipompe.com

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 This week Charli has lifelong pump industry veteran Greg Case on to talk leadership.

Greg is the Chief Innovation Officer at Taco Comfort Solutions, a global leader in hydronic-based heating and cooling solutions. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering, HVAC, and new product development, and holds an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management and 2 Engineering degrees from the California Maritime Academy..

In his current role, Greg leads the product innovation and strategy for the company, focusing on delivering customer-focused and energy-efficient products that enhance comfort and performance. He also direct the research initiatives that support the company's mission of providing sustainable and innovative solutions for the residential and commercial markets. He's passionate about creating products that solve real-world problems and improve the quality of life for people and the environment. Greg brings a diverse and collaborative perspective to the product team, and I partner with other experts and stakeholders in the field.

Link to previous episode: https://empoweringpumps.com/podcast/pumptalk-navigating-flow-through-communication-connection-and-collaboration-in-the-industry-with-greg-case/

https://www.tacocomfort.com/

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 This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talk

Amy Teal, the CEO and co-founder of ShopFloor Coffee, is at the forefront of revolutionizing coffee for the manufacturing industry. Alongside her team, Amy is dedicated not only to supplying superb coffee but also to giving back to manufacturing communities. They donate a portion of every sale of ShopFloor Coffee to manufacturing workforce development programs. Amy’s background in drafting and design, coupled with a marketing degree from Colorado State Global Campus, brings a unique blend of technical precision, creativity, and strategic thinking to her business endeavors.

Raised and currently residing in the Western Minneapolis suburbs, Amy navigates the challenges of Minnesota winters while cherishing the state's incredible three months of summer. Whether engaging in morning workouts, exploring new cultures through travel, or unwinding with a captivating book, Amy embraces a well-rounded approach to life that mirrors her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing community.

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This week Charli has friend of the pod, Joe Boylan on to talk.

Joe Boylan has worked in the tribology arena for well over three decades.  His experiences range from basic functional friction and wear property evaluation of oxide and non-oxide materials, through the materials development, supply chain and manufacturing processes to enable the production of bespoke components for demanding applications in rotating equipment.  Coupled with the management of strategic marketing & long term business strategy development for a global business, he has been blessed to have been exposed to global needs and views, along with a strong technical and commercial network of colleagues and friends that resulted from that exposure.



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