Syed Akbari

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About Syed Akbari

Visionary and innovative leader with demonstrated success executing improvement in People, Product, and Process efficiency for multimillion-dollar facilities and product lines. Drives both creation and implementation of high-value solutions that improve quality, productivity, and profitability. Natural leader adept at serving as a change agent and managing talented, cross-functional teams and consistently delivering tangible results that exceed expectations. Over 25 years of experience in manufacturing (food packaging, metal & plastic molding, 3D printing) operations, maintenance, engineering, and process Improvement roles including managing teams of people. Recognized consistently for superior performance (Making Great Leaders). Started career in business development role with direct customer interface. Spearheaded regionally diverse, cross-functional teams located in North America, Europe, China, India, and Japan, and gained insight in global strategy during Harvard Strategic Management Program.