Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce as we meet with Michelle M. Picard — Director, Business Governance and Risk Management /DBE Liaison Officer, Siemens Industry Inc., Rail Systems Division to learn about opportunities for small business suppliers with Siemens. This session provides an excellent opportunity to get connected with and learn about how to access contracts with this international company.
Siemens Mobility, Inc. provides efficient and integrated transportation of people and goods by rail and road — including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, intelligent traffic systems and service. Siemens Mobility designs and manufactures across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed train sets.
Siemens Mobility, Inc. is part of Siemens AG, a multicultural organization with operations in nearly every country in the world. Learn more at usa.siemens.com/mobility.
Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for almost 170 years. Siemens is a multicultural organization that promotes diversity at all levels. Their mission is to give businesses owned by minorities, women, the disadvantaged, the disabled, veterans and other diverse suppliers maximum opportunity.
With approximately 372,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide revenue of $92.0 billion in fiscal 2017. Siemens in the USA reported revenue of $23.3 billion, including $5.0 billion in exports, and employs approximately 50,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Siemens is interested in additional sources for the following NAICS:
325520, 326122. 326199, 326299, 327215, 332312, 332313, 332322, 332331, 332722, 332996, 332999, 333415, 335311, 335313, 335314, 335911, 335929, 335999, 336360, 336510, 336999, 339991, 423840, 541330.
Date and Time
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM EST
Registration & Fees
This meeting is Complimentary for NASBC Supplier members.
For Business members, the fee is $15.
For Registrants and non-members the fee is $35.
Guest Expert
Michelle Picard
Director Business Governance & Risk Management / DBE Liaison Officer
Siemens Mobility North America
Michelle Picard is a finance professional with more than 22 years in the Transportation Industry. She is currently Director, Business Governance and Risk Management and DBE Liaison Officer for Siemens Mobility’s North American Rolling Stock headquarters in Sacramento, CA. Michelle graduated cum laude from the California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in international business and a Master of Arts in French. As DBE Liaison Officer, Michelle partners with procurement and advocacy groups to help establish relationships with businesses recognized as small or diverse. Michelle leads Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Siemens Mobility North America. Previously, she held positions including Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Officer and a variety of commercial project management and business administration roles, serving most recently as Director, Operations Controlling directing the planning, controlling and reporting activities for several functions including manufacturing, engineering, scheduling, quality and logistics.
Natasha Vialva-Haynes
Siemens Supplier Diversity Program Manager
Siemens Corporation
As the Supplier Diversity Program Manager, Natasha has developed a harmonized program for Siemens USA by promoting small and diverse suppliers within the organization. The use of small and diverse businesses creates innovation and high-quality products and services, while
increasing economic opportunity and growth for all.
Prior to this role, Natasha worked in Procurement and supported the roll-out of technical tools and IT initiatives during her 15 years at Siemens. She has also been a co-chair of an Employee Resource Group and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within Siemens.
Natasha is a native of Toronto, Canada and has a Bachelor of Technology Degree. She has
also received her Small Business Liaison Officer certification from the Alliance of Supplier
Diversity Professionals.