Alberto Grau

Background

About Alberto Grau

Sr Executive Leader with over 24 years of global experience in business performance optimization, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across Fortune 500 companies (Ford Motor Company, Lear Corporation, GE Renewable Energy) and $20bn organizations (GFG Alliance). Delivered measurable improvements in KPI´s, reduced operational costs, and led successful cultural transformation programs in diverse, multicultural environments.Built and led High-Performance Cultures and drove Human Capital transformation across America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Generated measurable impact at all levels, from senior leadership to the shop floor, by designing and executing productivity programs, including Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence to enhance KPI performance and operational efficiency.Enabled organizations to rapidly identify opportunities, implement improvements, and secure long-term benefits by embedding problem-solving methodologies into the Continuous Improvement Culture.Led High-Performance Teams to drive cultural transformation across Leadership, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Operations. Leveraged Business Intelligence, Data Mining, and Data Analysis to enhance customer and stakeholder satisfaction.Managed global and regional projects, driving process transformation and improving performance across Safety, Quality, Costs, and Delivery. Delivered strategic insights to align execution with corporate goals.Key Skills & Achievements:Business Optimization & Productivity – Streamlined structures and standardized processes to maximize efficiency.Cash Flow Efficiency – Identified financial opportunities through P&L analysis to reduce costs and increase profitability.Continuous Improvement & Lean Culture – Led the implementation and expansion of Lean methodologies across multiple business units.Lean Six Sigma Strategic Programs – Established customer-driven Lean Six Sigma programs to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.Goal & KPI Development – Designed performance targets and KPIs with senior management to drive continuous improvement.Process Redesign – Applied the DMAIC methodology to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.Results as Sr Lean 6 Sigma MBB Leader: 120+ L6S Black Belt projects → $64.8M Hard Savings → KPIs up to +18% 830+ Green Belt projects → $16.2M Hard Savings → Process Capacity up by +95% 840+ hrs Black Belt Training → Lead Trainer & Project Coach 2,040+ hrs Green Belt Training → Lead Trainer & Project Coach KPI Improvements → Average +18%