• 

  2026 Women of Influence

  Hye Suk Makley

  Mechnical Engineer III, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions

  Hye Suk Makley exemplifies the powerful impact of results-driven leadership paired with deep personal integrity. As an innovator, she consistently elevates operational performance while empowering teams.

  Known for her disciplined, analytical approach, Makley delivers measurable outcomes that streamline processes, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and drive initiatives that directly improve customer experience, product quality and organizational efficiency.

  Her leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, empathy and accountability, creating an environment where teams feel supported and challenged to excel. This is especially evident in her work on self-checkout systems, where she optimizes end-to-end operational workflows to improve speed, reliability and user experience. She is pivotal in shaping solutions that reduce friction for customers while lowering operational overhead for store teams.

  Makley's deep technical expertise and problem-solving mindset earned her the title of Toshiba Master Inventor, with eight issued patents in the retail and food industry space. She is sought after to solve tough engineering problems that top food retailers face on a daily basis, working across teams and disciplines to develop solutions that drive measurable, enterprise-wide impact.

  Her ability to mentor emerging talent, develop high-performing teams and foster inclusive dialogue has earned her the respect of colleagues and partners at all levels.

  Read More

  Magazine PDF Share

Stay updated on future WOI events!