Armando Lara

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About Armando Lara

As a transformational leader with 25+ years across the energy, petrochemical, and transportation sectors, I’ve built a reputation for delivering breakthrough performance in reliability, safety, and operational excellence—from Texas to Nigeria, from executive boardrooms to the plant floor.My leadership journey spans roles as an engineer, site leader, operations director, and global strategy consultant. I’ve led multimillion-dollar P & Ls, mobilized cross-functional teams across 5 continents, and driven performance turnarounds through data-driven decision making, culture change, and neuroscience-informed leadership.I'm a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Licensed Professional Engineer, with deep technical expertise and a gift for making complex systems run smoothly—and for inspiring people to do extraordinary things.Beyond industry, I speak to leaders and teams about:~ Leading through complexity~ Creating high-trust, high-performance cultures~ Applying neuroscience to team dynamics and operational clarityI’ve been a manufacturing leader at LyondellBasell, a keynote speaker, and a passionate mentor to emerging leaders. Let’s connect if you’re seeking thought leadership in energy operations or leadership for high performance teams, or a dynamic speaker for your next event.