Ricardo brings over 25 years of experience leading large-scale operational transformations and driving measurable business results. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma with Japan-trained expertise in Lean methodologies, he has facilitated more than 200+ Kaizen events across diverse industries and functions.

He has successfully designed and led enterprise-wide Lean implementations for organizations including Acuity Brands Lighting, Zep Inc., and Danaher, consistently improving performance across product development, customer acquisition, order fulfillment, manufacturing, distribution, and service operations. Ricardo’s strength lies in identifying execution gaps and applying practical, proven solutions that deliver sustainable improvements in quality, speed, cost, and customer experience.