Brandon Teo

Strategic Operational Excellence and Business Transformation leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma deployment, supply chain optimization, and organizational transformation across APAC and ASEAN regions. Proven track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives within Medical Devices, Technology Distribution, Logistics, Oil & Gas, Semiconductor, and Manufacturing industries. Recognized for delivering sustainable cost reduction, productivity improvements, service excellence, and operational performance gains while building high-performing cultures of continuous improvement.

Certified Six Sigma Master Black

Belt with extensive experience coaching leaders, establishing governance frameworks, developing CI capability, and leading cross-functional teams through complex business transformation programs.

Manager, Continuous Improvement APAC - COOK MEDICAL - APAC

(2023-01)

Lead Continuous Improvement strategy across APAC Customer Support and Distribution operations, aligning regional initiatives with Global Supply Chain objectives while driving operational excellence and customer experience improvement.

• Lead APAC Continuous Improvement deployment across customer support, distribution, and supply chain functions.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify strategic improvement opportunities and drive operational transformation initiatives.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPI reporting systems, and project review mechanisms.
• Build organizational capability through Lean training, coaching, and mentoring programs.
• Drive PMO alignment between regional and global supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Promote a sustainable Continuous Improvement culture across multiple countries and functional teams.

Business Transformation Manager, ASEAN & Hong Kong - INGRAM MICRO - ASEAN & Hong Kong

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across ASEAN and Hong Kong operations, supporting strategic growth objectives through process optimization, operational excellence, and organizational change management.

• Directed cross-functional business transformation programs across multiple countries.
• Facilitated Lean deployment, Kaizen initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
• Partnered with country leadership teams to align transformation roadmaps with business objectives.
• Established best-practice sharing frameworks and regional knowledge management systems.
• Identified and removed workflow bottlenecks, improving operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

ASEAN & Hong Kong Lean Manager - INGRAM MICRO - ASEAN & Hong Kong

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Led regional Operational Excellence initiatives across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
• Supported country Managing Directors through Hoshin Planning and strategic deployment activities.
• Developed Continuous Improvement capability through training, coaching, and leadership development.
• Guided warehouse operations toward operational excellence certification standards.
• Delivered regional project governance and executive-level performance reporting.

Singapore & Malaysia Lean Manager - INGRAM MICRO - Singapore & Malaysia

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Led end-to-end process optimization initiatives across warehouse and transactional operations.
• Improved customer experience through workflow redesign and cross-functional collaboration.
• Implemented productivity improvement and sustainability programs using Lean methodologies.
• Facilitated executive project reviews, KPI governance, and continuous improvement deployment.

Continuous Improvement Champion - SCHLUMBERGER

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

Led manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives supporting productivity, quality, cost reduction, and organizational capability development.

• Delivered approximately USD 450K savings through foundry tooling redesign.
• Generated approximately USD 550K savings through supplier sourcing and material optimization.
• Developed and deployed a new enterprise Continuous Improvement framework adopted across the facility.
• Received global recognition for innovation and operational excellence.

Operational Excellence Manager - DB SCHENKER

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

Directed Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives across logistics operations.

• Awarded Regional Lean / Operational Excellence Champion.
• Improved on-time delivery performance from 55% to 90%.
• Increased operational productivity from 80% to 95%.
• Led KPI governance, business performance reviews, and operational improvement programs.

Process Improvement Advisor - DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Led cross-functional process improvement and logistics optimization projects.
• Supported regional system implementation initiatives.
• Facilitated Lean training and project governance programs.
• Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - HALLIBURTON

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Facilitated enterprise-wide Lean transformation and Rapid Improvement Events.
• Led complex cross-functional improvement projects.
• Developed organizational Continuous Improvement capability through training and coaching.
• Established sustainable Continuous Improvement systems and practices.

Six Sigma Black Belt - MOLEX SINGAPORE

(2004-01 - 2010-12)

• Reduced gold-plated terminal scrap by 80%, generating approximately USD 104K savings.
• Delivered approximately USD 450K savings through plating optimization initiatives.
• Led DMAIC projects supporting quality, productivity, cost reduction, and cycle-time improvements.
• Developed engineers and operational teams in Six Sigma methodologies.

Process Engineer - Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific

(2003-01 - 2004-12)

Production Engineer - Sumitomo Bakelite Singapore

(2002-01 - 2003-12)

Master Black Belt - Six Sigma - National University of Singapore

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - Juran Institute

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - University of Queensland, Australia

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Ngee Ann Polytechnic