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TXM Lean Solutions Team in the United Kingdom

TXM is a globally-recognised organisation that works with you to implement transformative lean methodologies for your business. Our highly-skilled team of lean practitioners deliver solutions based on the philosophy of lean thinking for businesses. The lean outlook is centred around improving the operational performance of your company in a thorough and sustainable manner.

We are passionate about cultivating this philosophy worldwide, including in our consulting office in the UK. Our team of lean specialists and practitioners excels in diverse industries, including (but not limited to) manufacturing, hospitality, automotive and aviation. Ultimately, it is our global support and sound technical understanding of these industries that contributes to our reputation as one of the world’s most respected consulting companies.

We believe the first step in achieving a unified, efficient business is to understand each other. Find out more about our lean specialists below.

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Lester Troughton
Business Manager

Lester Troughton joined TXM in 2019, bringing over 30 years’ experience in sales and marketing. Working for multi-national measurement and manufacturing solutions providers, he has extensive experience managing and coaching sales teams in consultative value selling. A key element to his success is building strong supportive relationships.

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Liaising with senior technical and financial stakeholders of global key accounts to provide integrated solutions for research, quality control and production, his prime focus was in the field of materials characterisation and process optimisation in the Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical sectors.

He has managed major clients including Siemens, Pfizer, JLR, GSK, AstraZeneca and Unilever, working with production managers and shift operators to maintain product quality and understanding the challenges of 24-hour manufacturing environment.

If you would like to get in contact with TXM UK please contact lester.troughton@txm.com
Lee Candy
Senior Consultant

As a skilled Lean Consultant at TXM Lean Solutions, Lee Candy possesses expertise in Lean Six Sigma and the Tyco Lean system. Based in Southampton, UK, his strategic insights have been instrumental in fueling the growth and competitiveness of hundreds of small to medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors.
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Gary Duncan
Senior Consultant

Gary Duncan has over 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and consulting across the United Kingdom. Gary has been a successful change manager across the Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Media, and Renewables sectors.

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Gary has spent much of his career as an Operations Manager and Operational Excellence expert creating sustainable cultural change through coaching and knowledge sharing. Working at some of Britain’s largest manufacturers Gary has overseen 24-hour manufacturing operations in the automotive industry looking after daily operations and site improvements including all operational functions for the business.

Gary is also an experienced consultant delivering improvement programmes across multi-site & client base. Leading a cross functional team of process experts to deliver a high impact business transformation programme in the Aerospace, Defence & Renewables sectors, managing a multi-client portfolio to deliver operational and business leadership improvement.

TXM Lean Solutions Team in the United Kingdom

TXM Lean Consultants

Lester Troughton - Business Manager

Lee Candy - Senior Consultant

Gary Duncan - Senior Consultant

TXM UK

Lester Troughton Business Manager

Lee Candy Senior Consultant

Gary Duncan Senior Consultant

Lester Troughton
Business Manager

Lee Candy
Senior Consultant

Gary Duncan
Senior Consultant