Maya John featured in Manufacturing Today on the future of workforce in advanced manufacturing
Published on
09 March 2026
Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Maya John, has been featured in Manufacturing Today as part of its coverage on Women in Manufacturing, highlighting leaders shaping the future of industrial sectors.
In the interview, Maya shares her perspective on building a future-ready workforce for advanced battery manufacturing as electrification accelerates globally. She speaks about the importance of capability development, structured learning pathways and preparing teams to work confidently alongside advanced technologies.
The conversation explores how organisations can design training architectures and role-readiness pathways that prepare teams for precision-driven manufacturing environments. Maya also highlights the importance of inclusive role design, mentorship and collaboration in expanding participation in industrial careers.
As new manufacturing environments emerge, building capability early and creating pathways for diverse talent will be key to sustaining growth and innovation in the sector.
The feature appears on page 32, with Maya’s interview on page 38 of the magazine.