Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Cailin Buchanan, an early career researcher whose deep grounding in electrochemistry and passion for bridging fundamental science with real-world impact are helping shape the future of battery technologies at Argonne National Laboratory.
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WGBI Member Spotlight Series – Manasa Nalla
Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Manasa Nalla, an innovation strategist whose engineering roots and consumer-centered thinking have made her a trailblazer in the battery industry.
READ MOREMore in Common Than Not: A Cross-Generational Conversation in the Battery Industry
WGBI’s “Generational Perspectives” panel brought together seven professionals from Baby Boomers to Millennials to explore how generational identity shapes the way people work, communicate, and lead.
READ MOREInternational Women’s Day 2026: Celebrating the Women Powering the Battery Industry
On International Women’s Day 2026, WGBI members share what drives them — and what they’re building together.
READ MOREWGBI Member Spotlight Series – Marianella Cabanillas
Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Marianella Cabanillas, a trailblazing general manager whose bold career pivot and passion for innovation have made her one of Peru’s most influential leaders in the battery industry.
READ MOREBreaking Barriers and Building Labs: A Woman’s Path to Industry Leadership
In this Q&A, we sit down with Gwenn Barker, Global Laboratory Operations Manager at Clarios, whose career journey—from lab technician to global leader—exemplifies the power of perseverance, innovation, and influence.
READ MOREDoing Well by Doing Good: A Legal Leader’s Vision for an Inclusive Battery Industry
In this Q&A, we sit down with Gwenn Barker, Global Laboratory Operations Manager at Clarios, whose career journey—from lab technician to global leader—exemplifies the power of perseverance, innovation, and influence.
READ MOREWGBI Member Spotlight Series – Eugenia Montes
Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Eugenia Montes, a global business leader whose passion for cultural connection and international collaboration has shaped her successful career at Moura Batteries and helped advance the visibility of women in Latin America’s battery sector.
READ MOREWGBI Member Spotlight Series – Ellen Maxey
The Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) is thrilled to highlight Ellen Maxey, a leader and lifelong learner who has dedicated over 30 years to the battery industry—bringing strategic vision, resilience, and mentorship to every step of her journey.
READ MOREWGBI Member Spotlight Series – Paloma Barbieri
Next up on WGBI’s Member Spotlight Series is Paloma Barbieri, an inspiring leader who has transformed her journey from administration to full operational leadership within her family’s battery business. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and a people-first approach to industrial excellence.
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