” The ability to express causes clearly is one of the most essential skills in problem solving.”
– Mr. Mahesh Hegde
Founder, LearnEx Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
About founder
Mahesh Hegde
Founder and CEO
LearnEx Consulting Pvt. Ltd
With over 24 years of experience in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing, Mahesh Hegde is a renowned TQM counselor, trainer, and speaker. His extensive career includes 21 years of training and consulting with large organizations, enabling them to achieve sustainable improvements and excellence.
As the founder of LearnEx Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Mahesh leads a team of experts focused on driving organization-wide transformation across industries in India and abroad.
Leadership Training in quality and excellence
TQM, Six Sigma, Lean, and Operational Excellence
Over 350 problem-solving tools, from basic to advanced
Expertise
Consulting and Transformation
Mahesh has facilitated over 2,500 problem-solving projects in manufacturing and service industries, addressing challenges in warranty, defects, and functions like SCM, logistics, and warehousing. His hands-on approach has led to quality improvements and earned national awards, including recognition from CII, ACMA, and ISQ.
Training & Capability Building
As a mentor, Mahesh has trained over 15,000 professionals, including senior leaders and middle management, in TQM, Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence. His sessions are celebrated for their depth, practicality, and lasting impact, helping organizations move toward their zero-defect goals with confidence.
World-Class Practices
Mahesh specializes in FMEA, Human Error Prevention, SOPs, Lean Tools, MSA, and DOE, driving first-time-right practices that foster a culture of quality, safety, and improvement. His Kaizen Blitz and model line implementations have transformed organizations, creating lasting impact through problem-solving.
Industry Impact
With extensive consulting experience, Mahesh has worked with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industries including pharma, steel, aluminium, cement, and logistics. His work has driven operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across sectors.
Research & Thought Leadership
Learning from Global Experts
Trained by Prof. Hitoshi Kume, Prof. Washio from Japan and Mr. N. Ramanathan, Mahesh has also received specialized training in Production Systems from the Renault-Nissan Institute-France.
Research and Publications
Presented papers at prestigious international forums, including ICQ (Tokyo), ANQ, and NIQR, and has published technical articles on TQM and Six Sigma, contributing valuable insights to the field.
Contributing to not-for-profit organization
As the first president of the ISQ Pune Chapter, he has contributed to the quality community and supports educational institutions by sharing his expertise and promoting industry standards.
Keynote Speaker
A sought-after speaker at quality conferences, he inspires audiences with actionable insights, transformative strategies, deep expertise, and a track record of proven results.