The Manufacturing Executive
The Manufacturing Executive
Joe Sullivan
Thinking in Decades Rather Than Quarters: Leading with a Long-Term View w/ Kelly Thomas
42 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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President & CEO of Vista Metals, Kelly Thomas leads her manufacturing organization with a different mindset – thinking in decades rather than quarters. In this episode, she'll tell you how building for the long term impacts company culture, strengthens resilience and prepares teams for industry shocks. She’ll share real-world lessons in leading through uncertainty, from adapting to global market changes to investing in people – even in tough times.