When you look at our Lean team, you won’t find career consultants—you’ll find senior-level professionals who have led successful Lean transformations in world-class companies. Hands-on practitioners who have devoted their entire professional lives to Lean. All of whom are ready to roll up their sleeves, get in the trenches with you and your team, and help move the needle. Below are the individuals responsible for leading that charge.
BY THE NUMBERS
Leadership Team
Damon Baker
Founder & CEO
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Suzanne Lingua
Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions
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Ryan Lisiak
Senior Vice President, Operations Practice
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Eric Gerber
Senior Vice President, Growth & Innovation Practice
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Dennis Mabes
Senior Vice President, Leadership Practice
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David Allen
Senior Vice President, Private Equity Practice
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Robert Grumski
Vice President, Supply Chain Practice
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Katja Lehmann, PHD
Program Director, Lean Focus Business System™
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Gary Michel
Senior Vice President, Executive Advisor
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Kirk Hetherington
Senior Vice President, Executive Advisor
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Guy Schiller
Senior Vice President, Executive Advisor
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Manuel Jans, PhD
CEO & Managing Partner – Lean Focus Europe
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Bjoern Sixt
Managing Partner – Lean Focus Europe
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Carolyn Lum
Senior Vice President, Operations Practice – Europe
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Michael Reinholt Andersen
CEO, Lean Focus Nordic
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Henrik Schimmell
Senior Vice President, Lean Focus Nordic
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Mikko Kaipia
General Manager, Finland
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Jay Weiland
Vice President, Growth Practice
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Tom Roth
Vice President, Growth & Innovation Practice
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Stanzi Prell
Senior Vice President, Growth Practice – Europe
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Cathy Biltz
Vice President, Operations Practice
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Edward Smithwick
Vice President, Growth Practice
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Bettina Davis
Vice President, Leadership Practice
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April Lee
Managing Director
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