Cecilia applies kaizen and Japanese design philosophies to declutter and improve the home, workplace, shared spaces and daily life. Cecilia’s workshops and consulting bring freshness and enthusiasm to the world of lean management, as she translates concepts from the Toyota Production System into highly do-able, memorable ways to improve daily life.
Mario supports our Latin America team with Japanese-Spanish interpreting of seminars, lectures, trainings and Lean Japan Tours in Spanish. Mario has more than 15 years experience interpreting within both government and private sectors, with a strong focus on industrial engineering-related topics.
Mechanical Engineer with an International MBA in Business Management with vast experience in Business Intelligence and continuous improvement.
Mike is a senior consultant with expertise in the Toyota Production System, quality and safety improvement methodology.
Daryl is a hands-on lean practitioner who has 20 years of solid experience applying lean principles across all operational elements of an organisation. Daryl has been directly responsible for the development of a lean culture and understands the relationships between all the elements of a value stream.
Silvio has walked the talk of lean management through his management experience in Toyota and Renault. He has also guided management within many other companies through his supplier development activities and consulting experience.
Ichi Yamada is a Japanese-English interpreter and translator and is a regular leader of the Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour program and other Japan-based events.
Craig Smith is a senior consultant experienced in operations management, strategic planning, business restructuring and lean implementation.
The experience of 18 years in Toyota Argentina has geared Daniel with the know-how to support clients in their journeys towards excellence as a lean manufacturing consultant. Daniel’s depth of Toyota Production System (TPS) experience has certainly put him in demand amongst automotive suppliers to provide consulting services.
Chris Rees is an international trade and investment specialist with four decades of experience, including over 19 years in Asia. He brings deep expertise in Japan market entry, cross-cultural business, and global business development strategy.