Episode 128: Is It Time To Step Into a Leadership Role?
In this SWE Diverse episode, Heather Doty, FY21 President of SWE, speaks with Lauren Thompson, Senior Manager of Transmission Controls at Stellantis. Listen as Heather and Lauren discuss transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role, the importance of creating and maintaining a strong professional network, and what surprised them about eXXec — SWE’s executive leadership program.
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Lauren Thompson
Lauren Thompson is Sr. Manager of Transmission Controls at Stellantis. Lauren joined Stellantis in 2000, DaimlerChrysler at that time, after graduating with her B.S.M.E. from Michigan State University. Lauren received her M.S.M.E from the University of Michigan in 2002. She has spent the majority of her 20 professional years within the Powertrain area and currently leads a global team responsible for transmission controls. Lauren is married, has 2 children, Kate (10) and Brandon (12), and has a 2 year old Chocolate Lab named Breslin.
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