Subir Chowdhury is recognized as one of the “50 Most Influential Management Thinkers in the World” by Thinkers50. He has been instrumental in advancing the Quality movement globally through his innovative ideas, methodologies, and dedication. Acclaimed by The New York Times as a “leading quality expert” and by Business Week as “The Quality Prophet,” Chowdhury has authored over a dozen books. His notable works include international bestsellers "The Ice Cream Maker" and "The Power of Six Sigma." His latest book, "The Difference," became a National Bestseller in the USA and India. His publications, translated into more than twenty languages, have sold over a million copies worldwide.

As the Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group, LLC, Chowdhury has propelled the firm to the forefront of quality consulting and training, influencing numerous organizations globally. His leadership has benefited sectors ranging from manufacturing to healthcare, including prominent clients like General Motors, Ford, Hyundai Motor Company, and Procter & Gamble. His strategic advice is sought by CEOs and senior leaders of Fortune 100 companies and organizations across various sectors, emphasizing his pivotal role in enhancing corporate strategies and operations.

Chowdhury is an honorary member of the World Innovation Foundation and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to quality and management. These include the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' Gold Medal and the American Society of Quality’s first Philip Crosby Medal. His impact is further recognized through awards like the “Outstanding American by Choice” from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and inductions into the Engineering, Science and Technology Hall of Fame and the Automotive Hall of Fame. Promoting educational initiatives, he oversees the Subir & Malini Chowdhury Foundation's Global Quality Awareness campaign and supports the Subir & Malini Chowdhury Center for Bangladesh Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Notably, Harvard University and The London School of Economics jointly award the Subir Chowdhury Fellowship on Quality and Economics, reflecting his enduring influence on quality and economic research.

Chowdhury obtained his undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and his graduate degree in industrial management from Central Michigan University. Honored with distinguished alumnus awards from both institutions and an honorary doctorate of engineering from Michigan Technological University, he continues to inspire academic and professional communities. Residing in Los Angeles, California, Chowdhury is also a passionate collector of both Indian and Western art, featuring works by notable artists such as Rabindranath Tagore and Claude Monet.

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