When you look at our team of business experts, they are senior level business leaders who have successfully lead business transformations in world-class fortune 500 companies. Hands-on practitioners with real life experiences who have devoted their entire careers to improve performance and delivering exceptional & sustainable results. All of whom are ready to work side by side with your team and help rapidly drive results. Below are our experts who can lead your change.
35+ years of solid know-how acquired as President, COO, VP, GM level positions with World-Class organizations with P+L Responsibility. A global senior business executive with a proven track record of leading business turnarounds, lean transformations and building high performance teams within culturally diverse environments. Natural leader with the skill to develop robust strategies while executing tactical actions to deliver exceptional and sustainable results. SEMA Member since 2019.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENT
Holley Performance Brands:
Blue Print Engines:
Cross Ridge Precision:
Bradon Parrow Cabinets:
BlueWave Comfort:
CAREER MAIN ACHIEVEMENT:
GE, Danaher, Edelbrock, TRW, GKN, Magneti Marrelli, Stellantis:
Joint Venture President, COO, VP-Op’s, VP-Op’s Excellence, GM, Plant Manager
Increased Business P&L, Startup, Shutdown and development of high-performance business and teams. In Depth knowledge in Lean Transformations with Toyota Production System (TPS) and the Danaher Business System (DBS).
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Senior executive with 35+ years of global experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations and Operational Excellence, with a Proven track record of addressing business risks, while establishing a vision and a long-term strategy that add value and enhance Customer Satisfaction. Hands-on approach with strong analytical skills and a robust problem-solving background, enhanced by significant experience in Six Sigma and Lean. International business transformations in North & South America, Europe, Africa & Asia. Fluent in Portuguese, English, French & Spanish; B1 in German.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
ZF
Faurecia
Alstom – Global Operations
Landis + Gyr –
Major turnaround reducing significant losses, coming from a warranty crisis due to supply chain problems with electronic products.
INDUSTRIES
PROCESSES
Forging, Casting, Machining, Grinding, Heating, Coatings, Assembly, among others
A highly experienced Mechanical Industrial Engineer with an MBA and over 35 years in global management, Joao has a proven track record of delivering impactful results across operations, finance, supply chain, and turnarounds for billion-dollar organizations such as Varga, Lucas, ZF, TRW, and Federal Mogul. His leadership roles have included President, Managing Director, Plant Manager, and Project Manager, demonstrating his ability to drive success in complex environments.
For the past 8 years, Joao has focused on building and leading Quantum Leap Partners, a successful consultancy that has delivered robust outcomes for a prestigious client base including AGCO, Autoneum, BMW, Mercedes, and others. Importantly, he also possesses significant experience and effective tools for supporting companies within the Automotive OEM, Automotive Tier 1 Suppliers, Automotive High-Performance Aftermarket, Industrial, and Consumer Goods segments, including medium-sized businesses within these sectors. His expertise encompasses structuring organizations, driving organizational development, and defining efficient business processes, always with a keen focus on project objectives, deadlines, and costs.
Joao is a hands-on leader with a passion for process optimization and developing client teams to achieve sustainable solutions. His international experience includes successful assignments leading diverse teams and cultures in Argentina, Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, and the USA. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.
Rubens is a Senior Operation Executive, with 30+ years of industry esperience, in Manufacturing, Business Development, Operations and Quality. Skilled in operational excellence through lean transformations. Hands on leader with clear sense of purpose and urgency.
Rubens is a business leader with strong experience in developing and implementing long-term strategies.
Extremely focused on results, able to motivate teams and transform businesses to deliver excellent results.
Passionate about Lean Manufacturing culture and Innovation
Experienced executive and engineer with an MBA and over 20 years in operational leadership, strategic management, and business transformation across global and local organizations. Skilled in Lean Management, Industry 4.0, robotics, automation, and digitalization. Proven track record of improving performance, optimizing processes, and driving sustainable growth. Fluent in English and Polish, passionate about building future-ready organizations.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
WABCO POLSKA (ZF)
DIEHL CONTROLS POLSKA
OPOLE VOIVODESHIP MENTORING PROGRAM
J.S. HAMILTON POLAND
CONTEC S.A.
NDUSTRIES
Automotive, Electronics, Testing and Certification services, Environmental (Waste Tire Recycling and Pyrolysis Sector)
PROCESSES
Manufacturing and Assembly, Testing and Quality Assurance, Thermochemical Conversion
Experienced production leader with over 40 years in the automotive, tire, and valve industries across Brazil, Mexico, and Europe. Expert in driving operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, with a proven track record of optimizing processes and achieving significant results. Passionate about turning challenges into opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS:
GOODYEAR
•Manufacture hierarchical levels reduction.
•Reduction in compound mixer loading time.
•Radial truck tire (Unisteel) production startup in Brazil.
•Tire manufacture productivity increase.
•Small Business Team Implementation with a reduction of hierarchical levels.
•Creation and implementation of the CAPI system.
•Low cost tire assembly machinery creation with equivalent productivity to high-cost machines.
•Management of assembly, startup, and operation tire assembly plants for Just-in-Time delivery to OEM’s
•Key role in the implementation of Lean philosophy.
ZF / TRW Automotive & Marine.
•Suppliers’ Quality & Delivery development to sustain daily commitments.
•Suppliers’ inventory management
•Lean Promoter Officer.
•Business Cost Reduction, Turnaround Plants and developed multi cultural & High-Performance Teams.
•“ERP-Just in Time” implementation.
INDUSTRIES:
Tires and Rubbe, Automotive, Industrial and Marine Business
PROCESSES:
Forging, Casting, Machining, Grinding, Heating, Coatings, Assembly, Compounding, Calendaring, Extruding, curing
Senior leader with 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry in program management, engineering, business development, administration, launch of new projects, industry 4.0 and health and safety in multicultural environments and geographies. 3+ years as an independent consultant providing customers with innovative solutions to support sustainable growth, focusing on process optimisation and digital transformation journey. MBA, Master in Digital Transformation and Health & Safety.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
Dura Automotive
Aptiv/Delphi
Consultancy Services
INDUSTRIES
PROCESSES
Hands-on Change Leader with 40+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Six Sigma, Lean, Operational Excellence & Business Turnaround in different regions around the World , with a proven track record of identifying and resolving business risks, assisting companies developing and implementing their strategies adding value and enhancing profitability. Common sense approach and proven, effective problem-solving background,
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
Nissan Motors UK
WABCO.
Carnaud MetalBox
TRW Automotive
Syngenta Agribusiness
NDUSTRIES
PROCESSES
Assembly and production lines; Machining, Robotized welding. Chemicals.
Hands-on Senior executive with 35+ years of global experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering and Operational Excellence. A proven track record of leadership at site, multi site and regional leadership in Asia and Europe including development of regional manufacturing & Logistics strategies, factory start up, turnaround and right sizing. Extensive experience in Kaizen, Lean and continuous improvement, with global experience in multicultural teams.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
Power Brakes Ltd (UK)
American Standard WABCO (China)
WABCO (Netherlands)
WABCO – Europe
Design & Implementation of a Manufacturing Engineering competency to support Global operations
Europe Regional leader (8 sites) creating double digit productivity, single digit PPM, site rationalization & Lean deployment
INDUSTRIES
PROCESSES
Machining, Assembly, Surface Coatings, Fabrication
Shop Floor manufacturing Leader who combines leadership with fact driven statistical analysis to guide decision makers to business excellence.
Operations leader with global experience in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement – both Kaizen and Six Sigma approaches, Supplier Development, Quality, and machine building. Master Black belt with extensive experience with Shingijutsu style continuous improvement.
Expert in quantifying site level strength, weakness, opportunities and threats to develop business plan and drive success. Tom has a broad P&L background in Global Operations. Tom has worked in SE Asia, China, Japan and Germany.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENT
Kelsey Hayes
Lucas Varity
TRW Asia Pacific
TRW Fuji Serina
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35+ years of solid know-how acquired as Lean Practitioner with World-Class organizations with P+L Responsibility. Kevin Spencer Smith is a Lean Thinker, a past President of Norman Bodek Productivity Inc. The Manufacturing Operations Lean Leader at GE Hitachi, a world-leading supplier of boiling water reactor fuel and fuel-related engineering services. He is an accomplished Change Agent with extensive international experience in multiple industries, including, Aerospace, Nuclear, Automotive, Footwear, and Apparel. Kevin has broad P&L background in Manufacturing and Consulting Services, Kevin has 15 years combined Asian business experience, gained in China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENT
GE Hitachi – USA
K.Spenser Smith & Associates – Founder
Oliver Wyman Automotive Consulting – Partner
Productivity Inc, – President
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32 years’ experience President/CEO, EVP, GM, PM, Engineering & Operations Manager positions with World-Class organizations with P+L Responsibility. Duane Wilson is a Lean Thinker and Problem Solver, with International Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales/Account Management, & Customer Service/Quality. Duane’s Lean Principles originated from TPS and expanded through DBS. Duane’s expertise is structured around Hoshin Kanri, Policy Deployment, High Performance Teams, and a Tiered Visual Management System to align lean activities with Business Strategy.
Duane has a broad P&L background in Global Operations. Duane lived in SE Asia, Penang, Malaysia, as an EXPAT, as well as significant supply chain and operations in all SE Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Canada, as well as several other countries.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENT
Emerald Edge Partners: Commercial Landscaping & General Contracting
Quantum Leap Partners & Rifle Paper Company (Assembly & Distribution Center):
GE Hitachi Nuclear:
Tier 1 Automotive Management – GKN, TRW, and Cooper Standard Automotive
Other: Engineered Controls International (Propane Component Manufacturing), Haldex Hydraulics (Component Manufacturing)
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