Neil Patel
General Manager | Business Operations & Process Improvement | Scaling Operations & Production at Concerto Analytics- Claim this Profile
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Andy Ibbitson
Neil and I worked together in the APAC region delivering multiple consulting assignments together. Neil is an experienced consultant who brings significant industry depth and flair to resolve client problems resulting in quantifiable improvements. He is particularly good at building lasting relationships and truly understanding the client's pace of change that ensures successful transformation. I recommend Neil wholeheartedly.
Mike Coldrick
I worked with Neil at both TMUK and TMC Japan. Neil proved to be a professional, knowledgeable Senior Engineer with good communication, organisational and problem solving skills. Neil is well educated in the Toyota Way and I would not hesitate to recommend him to future clients for Lean Manufacturing assignments.
Heinz Freimann
Neil Patel / KM&T's support during the final phase of a strategic project was of fundamental importance. With his his support a timely & successful board of directors / shareholders factory tour & presentation was possible.
Andy Ibbitson
Neil and I worked together in the APAC region delivering multiple consulting assignments together. Neil is an experienced consultant who brings significant industry depth and flair to resolve client problems resulting in quantifiable improvements. He is particularly good at building lasting relationships and truly understanding the client's pace of change that ensures successful transformation. I recommend Neil wholeheartedly.
Mike Coldrick
I worked with Neil at both TMUK and TMC Japan. Neil proved to be a professional, knowledgeable Senior Engineer with good communication, organisational and problem solving skills. Neil is well educated in the Toyota Way and I would not hesitate to recommend him to future clients for Lean Manufacturing assignments.
Heinz Freimann
Neil Patel / KM&T's support during the final phase of a strategic project was of fundamental importance. With his his support a timely & successful board of directors / shareholders factory tour & presentation was possible.
Andy Ibbitson
Neil and I worked together in the APAC region delivering multiple consulting assignments together. Neil is an experienced consultant who brings significant industry depth and flair to resolve client problems resulting in quantifiable improvements. He is particularly good at building lasting relationships and truly understanding the client's pace of change that ensures successful transformation. I recommend Neil wholeheartedly.
Mike Coldrick
I worked with Neil at both TMUK and TMC Japan. Neil proved to be a professional, knowledgeable Senior Engineer with good communication, organisational and problem solving skills. Neil is well educated in the Toyota Way and I would not hesitate to recommend him to future clients for Lean Manufacturing assignments.
Heinz Freimann
Neil Patel / KM&T's support during the final phase of a strategic project was of fundamental importance. With his his support a timely & successful board of directors / shareholders factory tour & presentation was possible.
Andy Ibbitson
Neil and I worked together in the APAC region delivering multiple consulting assignments together. Neil is an experienced consultant who brings significant industry depth and flair to resolve client problems resulting in quantifiable improvements. He is particularly good at building lasting relationships and truly understanding the client's pace of change that ensures successful transformation. I recommend Neil wholeheartedly.
Mike Coldrick
I worked with Neil at both TMUK and TMC Japan. Neil proved to be a professional, knowledgeable Senior Engineer with good communication, organisational and problem solving skills. Neil is well educated in the Toyota Way and I would not hesitate to recommend him to future clients for Lean Manufacturing assignments.
Heinz Freimann
Neil Patel / KM&T's support during the final phase of a strategic project was of fundamental importance. With his his support a timely & successful board of directors / shareholders factory tour & presentation was possible.
Experience
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Concerto (Concerto Analytics)
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager | Business Operations & Process Improvement | Scaling Operations & Production
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Managing Consultant - Head of Transport, Infrastructure & Operations
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2018
• Outcome-based business, system and process improvement• Business Transformation: Strategy, Management & Implementation planning, co-ordination & governance• Led key client turn-around and project recovery programmes within MRO, Healthcare and Infrastructure services (ROI’s ranging from 5:1 to 20:1)• Manage, co-ordinate and improving internal business operations (Recruitment, HR, Finance & Marketing)• Transport, Infrastructure and Healthcare focused business development• Management coaching & practical advice• Strategic diagnostics, tactical planning & sustainable solution implementation• LEAN / Toyota principles, methodology and sustainable Knowledge TransferLeading and delivering continuous improvement and lean transformation programs in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Health Research, Healthcare, Rail, Construction and Infrastructure working with clients across the world like Getrag Ford, SR Technics, McLaren, NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospital, NIHR Clinical Research Network, Health Research Authority UK, Yishun Community Hospital Singapore, Queensland Health, Mineral Technologies, UGL, Yarra Trams, Woolworths, Salmat, Downer and Spotless.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineer Senior - New Product Introductions
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Sep 2001 - Dec 2010
• Vehicle Introduction Planning & Management• Vehicle Components Design & Development• Process & Equipment Design, Development, installation/implementation & commissioning • Factory Floor Layout Improvements & Implementation• Toyota Production System Management & Implementation• Management, Resource Planning & Co-ordination of Engineers & Specialists • Vehicle Introduction Planning & Management• Vehicle Components Design & Development• Process & Equipment Design, Development, installation/implementation & commissioning • Factory Floor Layout Improvements & Implementation• Toyota Production System Management & Implementation• Management, Resource Planning & Co-ordination of Engineers & Specialists
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Toyota Motor Corporation
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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General Assembly Engineer
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Jul 2006 - Nov 2007
Led the TMUK Assembly Division pre-development design for mass production activities in the R&D divisions of TMC, Japan for the 2008 New Avensis Vehicle Launch. Vehicle and Process Design Development. Benchmarked Lean Manufacturing systems and practical applications. Led the TMUK Assembly Division pre-development design for mass production activities in the R&D divisions of TMC, Japan for the 2008 New Avensis Vehicle Launch. Vehicle and Process Design Development. Benchmarked Lean Manufacturing systems and practical applications.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
Loughborough University
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1997 - 2001
Loughborough University
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng -
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Sir Joseph Williamson Mathematical School
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