Meet Carlotta Cubi Mandra, the president of Cumar, who is leading the charge with her keen eye for style and collaborative spirit in luxury design and stone fabrication.
Carlotta Cubi Mandra is praised for her commitment to stylistic excellence on the job and off-duty. Boston Common recognized her as a Boston Woman of Style in 2022, and Cumar has won two of Modern Luxury Interiors Best of Luxury Design Awards under her leadership, underscoring this Dynamic Woman’s profound influence. She is joined by Nancy Borges, Stephanie O’Brien, Kelsey Drago and Henna Ahuja, just a handful of the Dynamic Women working at Cumar.
“Each Dynamic Woman at Cumar brings unique personal qualities to the table, creating a stronger team as a whole. Our diverse workplace is enhanced by our shared values of empathy and embracing multifaceted perspectives.”
As a proud family business owner, Cubi Mandra understands the importance of making bold decisions to further the vision of her stone fabrication company, Cumar. “I’ve dedicated my entire career and half of my life to this company, and now, as president, I believe in my intentions, trust my gut instinct and go for it,” she says. Cubi Mandra views her leadership role as a custodianship of her father’s legacy, the founder of Cumar. From major investments in infrastructure and equipment to team structure changes, her management style hinges on discernment.
A hallmark of this Dynamic Woman’s career is her blend of appreciation, humility and drive. She recognizes the accomplishments of the talented builders, architects and designers she collaborates with, as well as the in-house artisans of Cumar, as integral to her own success. “By surrounding myself with people who compliment my skills and prevent my shortcomings, I ensure our company is well-rounded,” says Cubi Mandra. “In my 20 years with Cumar, I strive to remain a perpetual student of life, thriving in a fast-paced environment and setting new goals to achieve.”
As a mother of two young girls, Cubi Mandra views women’s empowerment as imperative in business. She derives motivation from fellow female colleagues who balance professional and personal goals with “a big smile on their face, juggling all the demands of the modern woman while radiating positive energy and a fun attitude.” Cubi Mandra seeks to support others, mirroring the qualities she admires in those around her.
Cumar, under her stewardship, actively supports families in need through fundraising and item drives in Everett, as well as supporting local initiatives brought on by its staff and industry partners. Looking ahead, Cubi Mandra envisions utilizing Cumar’s newly renovated space for events that further community causes she’s passionate about.
To the next generation of female leaders, this Dynamic Woman provides words of wisdom: “Stand your ground on matters you feel strongly about. Always look for opportunities; get excited to do the entry-level grunt work because this lays the foundation for those larger roles you dream of. Remember, your intuition will always steer you in the right direction.”
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