Mary Hladio

Mary Hladio, PMP, CSSMBB, currently serves as Senior Productivity & Program Leader at GE Aerospace, where responsibilities include establishing standards and fostering a culture of Lean principles within the Aviation Systems business. As President of Ember Carriers Leadership Group since 2008, Mary leads a consulting firm focused on organizational effectiveness, notably launching a $100,000 business makeover initiative. Previously, at GKN Aerospace, Mary held roles such as Senior Program Manager, overseeing significant programs with substantial revenue implications, and Senior Project Manager, optimizing operations across multiple facilities. Earlier experience includes strategic leadership in global learning and development at Hill Rom, consulting roles at Saba Software, and project management at Northern Trust Bank. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Industrial Technology from Western Illinois University and a Master of Computer Science & Information Technology from Northfield University.