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Lean Six Sigma is a standardized part of the business excellence algorithm. Additionally, it is gaining in popularity due to functional effectiveness. Clyde Parker is a globally-recognized leader in world class business excellence, lean six sigma methodology, and supply chain acceleration. A long-time consultant to major corporations, he is a well-established training professional. Recognized worldwide as a leader in Six-Sigma excellence, he is identified as a “Guiding Star” by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He serves on the board of the Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award as well as the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence. He has served multiple times as the Chair of Six-Sigma Conferences throughout the world. He frequently leads world-wide executive training sessions and conferences. He is actively involved with executive development initiatives in, Bahrain, Bangkok, Dubai, India, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United States of America. He is frequently invited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to consult with executives in the chemical industry as well as oil & gas operations. He serves as a Lean Manufacturing & Six-Sigma consultant to Saudi ARAMCO & Kuwait Gulf Oil Operations. He is often featured as a humorous keynote speaker at management conventions. Additionally, he is a member of the Motorsports Advisory Panel and the Oil & Gas Advisory Panel for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He successfully operates STARsixsigma.com  Italic textand is frequently published in professional trade journals. He is the author of two books on management effectiveness: Mozart's One-Man-Band &  The Paradox of Power. He has earned a BS at North Carolina State University and has studied at Oxford University, England.

Professional certifications and recognitions: •	Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award Board Six Sigma Methodology: Certified Black Belt •	Lean Manufacturing: Certified Specialist •	Professional Safety Engineer: Certification # 6135 •	Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing: Board of Examiners •	Human Resource Professional SPHR; lifetime certification: Society of Human Resource Mgm’t •	Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Board of Advisors; (Oil & Gas and Motorsports Divisions) •	U S Navy, Honorable Discharge