In this next installment of Heidrick & Struggles’ Leadership Perspectives video series, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jane Bargmann and Tonya Muse speak to Jay Timmons, the president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers and chairman of the Manufacturing Institute. Timmons and Bargmann discuss the workforce development challenges and opportunities facing the industrial sector, as well as what innovative ways Timmons is seeing industrial companies attract and retain talent. Timmons emphasizes the importance of immigration reform and how vital it is that leaders understand policy as well as have a true vision for their companies. Bargmann offers an overview of what she is seeing in the industrial sector’s talent market and highlights the need for top talent. Finally, the two discuss how industrial companies should consider succession planning in order to set themselves up for long-term success.

About the interviewers

Jane Bargmann (jbargmann@heidrick.com) is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Boston office and leads the Industrial Practice in the Americas.

Tonya Muse (tmuse@heidrick.com) is a consultant in the Washington, D.C., office. She is a member of the Social Impact Practice and co-leader of the Association Practice.