Ken McAlister

Ken McAlister is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence across various industries. Currently serving as the Senior Reliability & Continuous Improvement Manager at Vanderlande, Ken leads the Lean Transformation Framework at distribution centers and establishes reliability programs. Previously, Ken held roles such as Business Improvement Consultant at Vanderlande, Business Improvement & Quality Consultant at RMA Group, and Head of Continuous Improvement at Hilton Foods APAC. Other notable positions include Operational Excellence Lead at Cleanaway Waste Management, Group Manufacturing Excellence Leader at Lion, and various leadership roles at Ford Motor Company, where Ken significantly enhanced quality operations across Asia Pacific and Africa. Academic credentials include an MBA from RMIT University and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Melbourne.