A leader in sustainability: Flex’s Barjouth Aguilar

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IPC COMMUNITY 78 SUMMER 2024 SUSTAINABILITY "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." - Robert Swan I first met Barjouth Aguilar in March 2024 at Women's IPC Day in Ciudad Juarez, Chihua- hua, Mexico, an event organized within the framework of International Women's Day, when she participated in a panel meant to inspire attendants to learn more about the role of women in the electronics industry. Barjouth, a fellow Mex- ican, has become a woman I admire and respect. That introduction led to a personal interview with Barjouth. As we talked, I was impressed by her personality, professionalism, and frank and straightforward style. She spoke about her pro- fessional journey, the importance of sustainabil- ity, and the challenges that a professional woman faces in our industry in Mexico and the world. Barjouth is head of global sustainability at Flex Foundation, a global technology, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions partner. She joined Flex in 2011, when the company was just begin- A Leader in Sustainability Barjouth Aguilar, Flex's global sustainability leader, is driving toward a healthier, cleaner world for present and future generations By Lorena Villanueva, Director, IPC Mexico Lorena Villanueva Barjouth Aguilar