Natalie
Friel
Vice president & general manager,
site head, Resilience, in
Marlborough
Residence: Weston
Education: Bachelor's degree from United
States Military Academy West Point, and
MBA from Duke University
What are the keys to success for women
in the workplace? Be brave: take a chance
and be the first woman in a particular role,
even if it feels uncomfortable, and be a voice
that can be heard. Don't underestimate the
power of developing executive presence.
What is the biggest obstacle you had
to overcome? While leading a large
organization in Europe, I had to overcome
language obstacles while navigating morale
issues and headcount reductions. I learned
to communicate in many different ways to
lead with empathy.
Who inspires you? Georgeta Puscalau,
who was our company's chief quality officer,
really inspired me. I learned by watching
her remain fiercely optimistic and people-
focused, even when faced with tough
business or personal challenges.
2022
WINNER
