Riaan du Plooy
Master Black Belt | Co-Founder & Lead Instructor
With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Riaan has led more than 500 Lean Six Sigma implementations across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, hospitality, and more. He began his career as a chemical engineer in breweries and bakeries before rising through roles including Production Manager, Lean Facilitator, and Continuous Improvement Manager.
Expertise:
Enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma implementations
Leadership coaching for change initiatives
Integrating behavioral transformation with Lean systems
“Chaos to Calm” frameworks for high-stakes environments
Clare Di Frisco
Master Black Belt | Co-Founder & Instructor
Clare is a seasoned transformation expert with a strong background in IT leadership, operations, and cross-functional leadership. With years of experience simplifying complex systems and driving real outcomes, she’s passionate about helping learners gain clarity, structure, and momentum in their Lean Six Sigma journey.
Expertise:
Strategic execution in fast-paced industries
Coaching teams to work with purpose and precision
Making Lean Six Sigma practical, not theoretical
Empowering professionals to lead lasting change