Brenda Becker on trade
From In the Lobby with Brenda Becker · · Lisa Camooso Miller
“We had the Trade Promotion Act that we had to get over the finish line — trade agreements — and that was long hours, lots of deals, lots of pain. But we got it done.”
On , Brenda Becker, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Boston Scientific, spoke about trade during In the Lobby with Brenda Becker on Lisa Camooso Miller.
About Brenda Becker
Brenda Becker, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Boston Scientific, appeared on two podcasts in 2025. On the "Above Center Leadership" podcast in July, she discussed her leadership philosophy, emphasizing treating others with kindness and asking questions like "tell me more about that" to build confidence in others. She described her approach to staying "above center" as being intentional about how she shows up each day. On the "In the Lobby" podcast in April, Becker discussed the importance of curiosity and a growth mindset, noting she challenged her team to get on top of AI. She stated that her team includes members from both political parties because she values having "that other perspective at the table all the time." Becker also commented on current business conditions, stating that "we got to watch our expenses now because of tariffs." She reflected on past legislative work, including the Trade Promotion Act, describing it as "long hours, lots of deals, lots of pain. But we got it done." She described her team's mission as ensuring "patients across the globe get the technology and the products to help improve their lives."