Asia’s Top Organizational Improvement Expert Debashis SarkarHonored with Prestigious ASQ Lancaster Medal

MILWAUKEE, WI — May 25, 2026 — 
Debashis Sarkar, management consultant, educator, author, and ManagingPartner at Proliferator Advisory & Consulting, Mumbai; has been honored by the American Society for Quality (ASQ),for his contributions and accomplishments in the field of quality. The formal presentation took place during ASQ’sannual World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI), held in Orlando, Florida, from May 17 to May 20,2026.

Sarkar received ASQ’s coveted Lancaster Medal whichis awarded for outstanding international contributions to thefield of quality and continuous improvement.

His official award citation celebrates his seminal achievements in the industry, explicitly commending his pioneeringwork in expanding Lean management principles beyond traditional manufacturing shop floors into service industriesand corporate functions, as well as his dedicated efforts to spread these methodologies across Asia. Furthermore,the citation recognizes his groundbreaking innovation in integrating behavioral science into quality improvement, hisestablished thought leadership in customer centricity and operational excellence demonstrated through multiplepublished works, and his decades-long commitment to mentoring a generation of impactful change agents in quality.

An ASQ Fellow and widely regarded as one of Asia’s top organizational improvement catalysts, Sarkar’s work sits atthe unique intersection of customer centricity, operational excellence, leadership development, and mindset change.His extensive corporate advisory work and client engagements span Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Hisfoundational contributions previously earned him recognition from the Journal of Engineering Research as one of thetop fifty global contributors to the field of quality management.

Beyond his global advisory work, Sarkar is a highly prolific author. His latest book, Evolve – 49 CounterintuitivePrinciples for Business, was published by Penguin Random House in Feb 2026 to widespread critical acclaim. Hishighly anticipated upcoming title, The Lean Management Advantage, is slated for imminent release by Bloomsbury.

About ASQ : 
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is the global authority on quality practices, empowering professionals to build safersystems, stronger businesses, and better results. With a legacy of excellence and a forward-thinking approach, ASQ connects adiverse, global community of over 60,000 members across 130+ countries. ASQ champions quality as the driver of innovation,professional growth, and community. Learn more at asq.org. Encls: 1) 2026 Lancaster Medal Image, 2) Photo of Debashis Sarkar , 3) Deb Sarkar receiving the award