Meet Kate Calero, Director of Field Sales, Great Lakes Region, Paving a Smoother Path for Future Women in Leadership

Kate Calero is a Director of Field Sales for Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a champion for women in leadership, and an advocate for neurodivergent professionals. From helping her team overcome obstacles to fostering a healthy and supportive work environment for future leaders, Kate effectively demonstrates her pioneering spirit.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2024 / Our purpose is what unites us at Henkel North America: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. Our pioneering spirit is reflective of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of our employees and partners. They dare to make an impact on the world by collaborating to tackle challenges, find solutions and open new perspectives.

Their contributions allow us to deliver products, services and innovations that enrich and improve everyday life. We invite you to "meet" our pioneers in our series, "Pioneers for Good".

Kate's interest in sales was sparked over 18 years ago when one of her college professors advised the women in the class, "If you decide to pursue a career in sales get into something big, expansive, and technical and you will always have opportunities and potential for growth because there is a shortage of women in those industries." Kate has since built a career in General Manufacturing & Maintenance sales, a historically male-dominated space, with a spirit of mentorship, community, volunteerism, and courage to pave a way for future leaders.

A Culture of Mentorship

Within Henkel Adhesives Technologies, Kate leads a team of Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) and General Manufacturing (GM) sales professionals who serve customers across Michigan and Indiana. Kate's leadership style is deeply rooted in mentorship, influenced by the impactful guidance she received from men and women leaders throughout her career. "At the start of my career, there weren't many women in the field, but the few we had were amazing," she reflects. "I had the opportunity to learn from them and progress towards my career goals." Recognizing the scarcity of female mentors, Kate is committed to paying it forward, instituting mentorship programs for new sales associates and creating inclusive onboarding processes to nurture a sense of community. And she is recognized by her peers and leaders.