Prior to setting up Practical Lean Solutions Noel was the EU/Asia Enterprise Excellence Director for Lake Region Medical (now Integer) at New Ross, County Wexford. During Noel's tenure, the site achieved in 2012 the distinction of becoming the first medical device company in Europe, to achieve Shingo Accreditation. Noel has an MSc in Lean Operations from Cardiff University; and attained his Doctorate in Business Administration from South East Technological University, Ireland. In October 2023 Noel was inducted into the Shingo Academy Hall of Fame for his contribution to organisational excellence across Ireland and further afield.
