# Dr. Gatell — Professional & research reference

Author and editorial review: Dr. Ignacio Sánchez Gatell
Updated: 2026-10-17
Canonical page: https://drgatell.com/knowledge/

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## Professional identity and sources

[Dr. Ignacio Sánchez Gatell](https://drgatell.com/knowledge/profile.html) brings 28 years of experience in industrial operations, executive leadership and transformation. He holds an International Doctorate in Business and Economics from the University of Oviedo, awarded Cum Laude, and founded Digital Green Lean following his doctoral work.

His experience includes roles at Alcoa, EMAL/EGA, EDGE and Gamium/DIDIT. Professional cases describe earlier roles and team achievements in their original contexts. [Read the detailed career](https://drgatell.com/#experience) and [selected cases](https://drgatell.com/#experience-in-practice).

Scientific publications with Dr. Lucía Avella, the thesis and supporting materials are listed in [Research sources](https://drgatell.com/knowledge/research.html). [LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorgatell/) · [Technology Express recognition](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70713258/the-technology-express-magazine-edition-august-2025/39).

## Author context for Digital Green Lean

Dr. Ignacio Sánchez Gatell connects industrial transformation, Operational Excellence and doctoral research, with leadership through people and culture. This public library provides a concise author profile and source guide.

[Author profileAcademic background and how to interpret the professional experience.](https://drgatell.com/knowledge/profile.html)[Primary researchPublished articles, doctoral thesis, defence and supporting sources.](https://drgatell.com/knowledge/research.html)[FAQs30 practical questions and answers about the profile, experience and collaboration.](https://drgatell.com/knowledge/questions.html)

## The Digital Green Lean framework

Digital Green Lean integrates Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy. Ignacio S. Gatell and Dr. Lucía Avella introduced the concept scientifically and coauthored the published maturity model.

[Open the public Digital Green Lean guide](https://digitalgreenlean.com/knowledge/).

## Collaboration and priority sectors

Priority sectors include industry and manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, construction and real estate, retail, FMCG, government organisations, universities and educational centres. Other sectors are welcome where the capabilities fit the challenge; the approach and scope are adapted to each organisation.

Support can be online, on site or combined. Scope, resources, fees and duration are agreed for each engagement. Enquiries are also welcome for conferences, executive workshops, teaching and academic collaboration.

[Start with an enquiry](https://digitalgreenlean.com/contact?topic=drgatell), followed by an online face-to-face conversation to understand the context.