Women in Electronics, a 501(c)(3) public charity, providing leadership training and development, mentorship, networking, thought-leadership events and resources that advance results in gender parity in the electronics industry, announced today its newest sponsor, Flex. Flex is a global diversified manufacturer delivering technology innovation, supply chain and manufacturing solutions to multiple industries and end markets.

“As a global organization with ~160,000 employees across 30 countries, Flex strongly believes in the power of inclusion, diversity and equity. Accelerating gender parity at scale requires concerted efforts to expand opportunities for women to develop and lead in the workplace. Through our sponsorship with Women in Electronics, we are proud to help further advance gender inclusion and diversity across the electronics industry,” said Latonia Knox, global head of inclusion and diversity at Flex.

“Women in Electronics is beyond excited to welcome its first diversified manufacturer into our sponsorship family,” stated Women in Electronics founder and president Jackie Mattox. Ms. Mattox continued, “The Flex organization is at the forefront of creating true advancements for women, and the company’s commitment to inclusivity, creativity and empowerment are closely aligned with those of the WE community. WE is honored to work with this world-class organization.”

Flex joins the Women in Electronics sponsorship family of: Amphenol, Arrow Electronics, Avnet/Newark, AVX, Cornell Dubilier, Digi-Key, KEMET, Littelfuse, Octopart, Orbweaver and TTI Family of Specialists.