Alex Boussetta, P. Eng. M. Eng., PMP, CM&A, Agile SMC, DASSM, PCCP, EP, CES, Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Partner, Executive Consultant. Operational Excellence, Abacus Team Inc.
Program Leader, Lean Six Sigma, Agile and Operational Excellence, McGill Executive Institute
Alex Boussetta, a renowned industry leader with over three decades of elite operational experience, has carved out a successful career embodying transformative leadership and cutting-edge innovation. As an alumnus of the New York Institute of Finance, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boussetta has cultivated an extensive repertoire of knowledge, receiving a Masters in Engineering Project Management, along with Professional Certifications in Innovation and Technology, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Design and Manufacturing. He is as well an Environmental Professional and a Circular Economy Specialist.
Throughout his career, Alex has driven organizational advancement by effectively managing global matrix structures, taking charge of strategic responsibility and P&L. His leadership portfolio is diverse, stretching across sectors from aerospace to manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Notable past roles include spearheading the Six Sigma Competency Center at Bombardier Aerospace as Manager, steering operational efficiency as Corporate Director of Lean at MAAX, and overseeing quality and supply chain dynamics as Director at Blackberry.
Alex's passion for fostering operational excellence has led him to establish Abacus Team Inc., a consultancy committed to driving quality in start-ups and industry giants alike. This venture embodies his experience and insights drawn from managing company transformations and turnaround initiatives.
Alex has spent two decades imparting his wisdom to the next generation of leaders at McGill University. As the Program Leader for Operational Excellence, he is shaping curricula and guiding minds in Lean Six Sigma, Agile Project Management, and Operations Management, while also serving as the Advanced Management Program Advisor for the McGill Executive Institute.
Over the years, he has trained, coached, and certified over 1,400 Green Belts and Lean experts, alongside 280 Black Belts and 21 Master Black Belts, demonstrating his immense influence in the field.
A Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Lean Sensei, Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile SCRUM Master (SMC) and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (PCCP), Alex is well-respected in the industry, demonstrated by his VIP award from General Electric, Five Star Award from Blackberry, and McGill Dean’s Service Award for Outstanding Contribution. His impactful contributions to project management and design, alongside product and services breakthroughs, set him apart as an influential thought leader and an inspiring role model.
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