Overview

This month’s featured guest on “The Lean Catalyst” is: Ken Newsome, Executive Chairman, Markel Food Group

In this dynamic, one-hour interview series, we will bring together like-minded CEOs who have successfully embraced Lean thinking to drive exceptional results. Through captivating conversations, we delve into their remarkable achievements, uncovering the strategies, insights, and practical wisdom that have propelled their organizations forward. Each interview features an in-depth interview with a distinguished CEO who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in leveraging Lean principles. It’s a great opportunity for sharing experiences, strategies, and valuable knowledge that others can apply to their own leadership journeys.

In this dynamic, one-hour interview series, we will bring together like-minded CEOs who have successfully embraced lean thinking to drive exceptional results. Through captivating conversations, we delve into their remarkable achievements, uncovering the strategies, insights, and practical wisdom that have propelled their organizations forward. Each interview features an in-depth interview with a distinguished CEO who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in leveraging lean principles. It’s a great opportunity for sharing experiences, strategies, and valuable knowledge that others can apply to their own leadership journeys. Mr. Newsome leads the group of Markel Food Group companies, inclusive of AMF Bakery Systems, Reading Bakery Systems, and Solbern, with a strong commitment to being the partner of choice for bakers worldwide. He leads with a vision to deliver better, safer, and affordable food to families around the world while building better lives for the group’s teammates, families, customers, and communities.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia, as well as an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.