Stephen Grech

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Stephen is a dynamic and experienced presenter at major international and national conferences on business process improvement.

LEAN MASTER | BLACK BELT SIX SIGMA| LOGISTICS EXPERT/TRAINER/CONSULTANT

Stephen is a Lean Systems Master and has implemented many Lean, Six Sigma, 5S in the Office and Lean organisational improvement projects in the public and private sectors.

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics, Black Belt Six Sigma, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE, Certificate in Mastering Export Marketing, Level 4 accreditation in XeP3 business improvement methodology and a Diploma in Lean Supply Logistics.

Stephen delivers training, management consulting, and executive Lean briefings. He is a business coach and Lean project leader using global business improvement methods and tools.

Stephen is widely known for his remarkable success in developing a new culture of continuous improvement.

Stephen is a proud partner of the Melbourne North Food Group, a Director of the Victorian Agribusiness Council and Vice President of the Australian Maltese Chamber of Commerce.


Toby Cook

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Toby is able to facilitate and bring both tangible and long lasting change through his understanding and implementation of Continuous Improvement Programs.

LEAN EXPERT | BLACK BELT | PROGRAM LEADER

Toby is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Business Process Optimisation. He has substantial experience in the deployment and delivery of continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma projects, Lean projects, Mission Directed Work Teams, Statistical Process Control and Total Quality Management.

Toby is a qualified mechanical engineer with 20+ years’ experience of Lean and Six-Sigma methodology in various industries including Automotive, Construction, Energy, Finance and Gas. His strong technical knowledge of Continuous Improvement methods and the soft skills sees him manage human performance and deliver change. He has a wide variety of industry experience across manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods, agriculture and finance. With roles including both in-house programme lead as well as an external consultant.

As a business transformation specialist Toby boasts a proven record of bringing about fundamental and long term business Improvement across a client base ranging from SME’s to large and complex multinationals.


Yvonne Gallien

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Yvonne is an exceptional instructional designer, developing customised training and assessment materials for a range of organisations to help transfer knowledge and achieve accreditation.

LEAN EXPERT | GREEN BELT | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Yvonne is an experienced Lean Six Sigma consultant with over 10 year experience. She brings process and productivity improvements to organisations in all types of industries.

Yvonne has achieved exceptional results for her clients, time and time again. Some of her Lean Six Sigma Specialist results include:

  • 20% productivity improvement through 5S and Kanban

  • Doubled output through 5S and Kanban

  • Defects reduced by 65% within 21 days

  • Equipment breakdowns reduced by 32%

  • Reduced material waste by 80% through KPIs

Yvonne’s can-do attitude and energetic nature allows her to motivate others to challenge the status quo and streamline systems and processes. 


Alfred Ablaza

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Alfred is Australia’s authority on operational performance through people engagement.

LEAN EXPERT | GREEN BELT | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Alfred is an Improvement Specialist with an impressive track record of helping organisations and business leaders optimise their highest-value operations. As a business transformation specialist he is highly sought after in the manufacturing and service industries, ranging from domestic companies to blue-chip multinationals that value his ability to improve performance, reduce waste, elevate product quality, increase customer satisfaction, and develop people and culture.

Alfred is recognised for his success in building innovative initiatives onto the tried and trusted foundations of Lean Six Sigma and for implementing strategies which lead to sustainable cost-saving improvements, and people and culture development.

Alfred specialises in:

  • ERP, Digital and Business System

  • Learning & Development Systems

  • Lean Six Sigma, 5S & TPM

  • Quality Management Systems (ISO9001:2015)

  • Workplace Health & Safety