BASEM EL-HAIK, PhD, is a Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma consultant, author, and the founder of Six Sigma Professionals, Inc., in Canton, Michigan, a firm providing Six Sigma and DFSS implementation, training, and consulting for industries ranging from financial services to high technology. Dr. El-Haik is a well-known speaker on the subject.

DAVID M. ROY is Vice President of Textron Six Sigma at the Systems Division of Textron. Mr. Roy has extensive experience in Six Sigma in over fifteen businesses and has held senior leadership positions in the areas of full supply chain, Six Sigma, and business transformation.