As a Blue Chip and Start-up, hands-on, global, multi-site (both in US and OUS), multi-lingual, multi-cultural, dynamic, results-driven Manufacturing Executive leader, I have over two decades of successfully balancing between creating strategic initiatives and increasing people engagement. I am adept in collaboration with senior executives, operational excellence (through use of lean sigma, six sigma, cell operating methodologies and strengths-based coaching), innovation, M&A/integration (8), and growth while adhering to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company objectives within FDA/ ISO/ Life Sciences industry. Expert in managing in-house and CDMO (contract design and manufacturing organizations) complex manufacturing (Class III, Class II, Class I, Biologics, Tissue, and Combo-devices), engineering, Quality management, change management, program management, and inclusive people leadership. Positive and verifiable track record in transformation, execution, and cost management . Champion of Quality First (QF), Audit Readiness (AR), Continuous Improvement (CI), and EHS mindset. I ma known for promoting and improving Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DE&I), Women in STEM and Leadership. as well as Work-Life Balance. Published author and passionate about flying/airplanes and knowledge sharing.