Charleen Newland is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and operational excellence strategist with more than a decade of experience in the automotive, manufacturing, and aviation sectors. She has led quality initiatives within EMEA Technical Operations at Tesla. Newland specializes in developing models and frameworks that support the practical and measurable integration of continuous improvement in fast-paced environments. She also founded Excellence Engine, a platform that shares insights, tools, and takeaways grounded in continuous improvement and operational excellence, drawing from new research, timeless principles, and real-world experience.