Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In Part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest in science has translated to the business world and his desire to dissect the business. Ken also speaks to the value of mentorship he received from leaders early in his career at Allied and how he was able to experience the business through the full spectrum of operations. Part 1 concludes with conversation on the value of youth coming into the industry and his ideas on retaining young talent. Stay tuned for Part 2 to hear more from Ken on his experience at Allied and his guiding leadership principles.