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Debbie Holton
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Professional Bio
Debbie Holton is a business development, industry engagement, and marketplace expert with a proven track record of impact and results in the manufacturing space. As Principal at Converge Consulting Group, she provides strategy development, industry engagement, technology insights, creative business models and custom solutions.
Holton has previously served as President of Metrix, an ASME company - a revolutionary startup - pioneering digital engagement in advanced technologies. She launched successful strategies, new products, M&A and partnerships as VP of Events and Industry Strategy at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). She also served as the Acting Director of Technology Transition at America Makes.
She has been recognized as a Notable Woman in Manufacturing, an America Makes Ambassador, and a Top Influencer in 3D Printing.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree with Distinction from the University's Ross School of Business.
Holton has previously served as President of Metrix, an ASME company - a revolutionary startup - pioneering digital engagement in advanced technologies. She launched successful strategies, new products, M&A and partnerships as VP of Events and Industry Strategy at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). She also served as the Acting Director of Technology Transition at America Makes.
She has been recognized as a Notable Woman in Manufacturing, an America Makes Ambassador, and a Top Influencer in 3D Printing.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree with Distinction from the University's Ross School of Business.
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Education:
University of Michigan 1990
BA, Communications
University of Michigan Ross School of Business 2019
MBA with Distinction
Awards:
2018 Notable Woman in Manufacturing - Crain's Detroit
2019 America Makes Ambassador
2021 & 2022 Top Influencer in 3D Printing
Volunteer Work:
Executive Committee - National Tooling & Machining Association
Chapter Affiliation
Southeast Michigan
Areas of Expertise
Machining and Operating, Marketing, R&D