Much has been written about the different styles of management between the genders. Although there are still few women in top leadership, particularly in manufacturing, learning from them, even anecdotally, can provide insight into the current state of leadership and a future where more women are seated as C-level executives.

Kara Demirjian Huss started her career in fashion marketing, then moved to manufacturing, leading marketing efforts for family companies such as Tillotson (a manufacturer of carburetors for power tools) and T/CCI (air conditioning compressors for heavy-duty trucks and military vehicles). Huss is currently vice president of global marketing at T/CCI. In 2000, along with business partner Katherine Smith, Huss launched DCC Marketing Group. Her leadership and expertise meld practical business strategies with strong marketing plans that move the needle for businesses.

Recently Demirjian shared some of the most obvious changes in opportunities for women since the start of her career.    

Thomas Cutler: What is the most significant change you’ve seen in manufacturing over the years?

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