Randy Kesterson is a transformational manufacturing leader and senior advisor with more than 20 years of experience driving strategic change across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. He currently serves as President & COO of a precision manufacturing firm and leads The Kesterson Group, Inc., a management consulting practice focused on Lean, Operational Excellence, and leadership development.

Randy has held executive roles with General Dynamics, Curtiss-Wright, Cobham, and Doosan Bobcat, where he led multi-site global operations and large-scale turnarounds. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and certified Executive Coach, he is known for integrating advanced technologies and AI within proven Lean systems to achieve lasting results.

An author and frequent keynote speaker, Randy’s forthcoming book, Integrating AI into Lean: Driving Smarter Continuous Improvement, explores how digital intelligence can enhance the timeless principles of Lean thinking.