Margaret A. Kairis
About Margaret A. Kairis
Margaret A. Kairis serves as the Vice President of Global Planning & Customer Operations at Oregon Tool, where she has worked since 2019. With over 32 years of management experience, she has held various leadership roles at Sony Electronics and Oregon Tool, focusing on strategic planning and talent development.
Current Role at Oregon Tool
Margaret A. Kairis serves as the Vice President of Global Planning & Customer Operations at Oregon Tool, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees global planning and customer operations, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Her leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within the organization. Kairis's tenure at Oregon Tool has been marked by her commitment to driving change and fostering collaboration across various teams.
Previous Experience at Sony Electronics
Prior to her current role, Margaret Kairis held several positions at Sony Electronics. She served as Vice President of Sales for the West Zone from 2012 to 2013 and Vice President of Sales, Business Planning & Strategy from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as Director of Customer Supply Chain Operations from 2006 to 2011 and held various other roles, including Director of Sales for the Portable Audio Group. Her diverse experience at Sony Electronics spanned over 15 years and included significant responsibilities in sales, operations, and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Kairis studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1988 to 1990. She has accumulated over 32 years of management experience, specializing in strategic planning, change management, and talent development. Kairis has a proven track record of managing large teams, with experience overseeing groups of up to 200 employees. Her expertise lies in driving organizational change and fostering talent development to achieve business objectives.
Leadership and Management Style
Margaret Kairis is known for her ability to drive change across various teams and levels within an organization. She emphasizes partnership and consensus-building to achieve successful stakeholder solutions. Her management style is characterized by a focus on problem-solving and strategic initiatives aimed at exceeding organizational goals. Kairis's leadership approach promotes growth and development among her team members, aligning their efforts with the company's strategic vision.
Career Progression and Impact
Throughout her career, Margaret Kairis has demonstrated a consistent trajectory of advancement in her roles. Starting at Sony Electronics in 1996, she progressed through various positions, ultimately reaching executive leadership. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping operational strategies and enhancing customer supply chain operations. Kairis's impact is evident in her ability to energize teams and drive results through effective change management and strategic planning.