Dr. Phil Samuel

Dr. Phil Samuel
Chief Innovation Officer / Senior Engagement Leader
Lean Six Sigma Master Consultant
Manufacturing and service operations expertise
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Thought leader and prolific author

Phil Samuel is a thought leader in performance improvement methodology studies including Six Sigma, Lean, Design for Six Sigma, innovation and change leadership. An integral part of BMG’s management team since 2005, he brings more than a decade of experience to his role as Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Engagement Leader. Phil counsels clients during the assessment phase, provides executive level training and mentoring, and leads BMG’s innovation practice, helping clients to insource creativity and increase productivity.

BACKGROUND
With more than 20 years of technical and management experience related to engineering, manufacturing and service processes, Phil has led countless Lean Six Sigma, DFSS and change initiatives. His extensive consulting background includes clients in aerospace, automotives, oil and gas, health care, retail and high tech, as well as regulatory agencies such as Environment Canada, the Alberta Research Council, and the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

Phil joined BMG after five years with the Six Sigma Academy. As the Senior Vice President of Operations, he led the firm’s training and consulting practice, and spearheaded the development of its DFSS curriculum.

In addition, Phil’s work as a Black Belt and Master Black Belt contributed significantly to process improvement and quality initiatives at AlliedSignal, Honeywell, Rolls Royce and the University of Calgary.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Phil holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary in Canada, and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a registered professional engineer, and an active member of several professional organizations including the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Some of Phil’s recent speaking engagements and published articles include:

Process Based Approach to Growth and Innovation – Innovation Immersion Conference

Identifying and Measuring Customer Outcomes for Breakthrough Innovation – WCBF Conference

Creating Sustainable Innovation for Growth – ISSSP Leadership Conference

Creating New Market Space using Six Sigma – Insights Magazine