Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, representing the operational discipline, will determine the winners of the Operational Excellence Awards.
Our focus is to deliver a balanced judging assessment from seasoned practitioners who will bring their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to the judging process ensuring that the winning entries are truly outstanding and worthy of receiving an Operational Excellence Awards.
The panel is carefully selected to ensure the Awards' judging process is fair and objective. The judges are bound by a strict confidentiality agreement and are required to declare any conflict of interest in entries over which they deliberate, in which case that entry will be reallocated. The integrity of this process lies at the very heart of all that we do.
We recognise and respect the sensitive nature of the information submitted in the entries. Submissions are not disclosed or discussed outside the judging process. We do not publish the names of companies, organisations or individuals that have not been shortlisted for an Award, nor will we reproduce any information from your entry unless prior permission is given.
A comprehensive judging process has been developed to decide the winners of the Operational Excellence Awards.
2024 Judging Panel
Brian Coll (Judging Coordinator)
Lecturer, Lean & Operational Excellence, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo
Brian is a lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo which is Ireland’s largest online provider of accredited Lean Six Sigma & OpEx programmes. Brian lectures primarily to online students in the workplace and is programme chair for the ATU Lean & OpEx White, Yellow & Green Belt awards. VIEW MORE
Robert Burdock
Site Operational Excellence Lead, IMIL - Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Limited
Rob Burdock is the Site OpEx Lead who manages the implementation of the overall Enterprise Excellence strategy for the Ipsen Dublin site, in partnership with site management team. He is the lead in our preparation for the Shingo Assessment and ensures our culture is sustained. VIEW MORE
Paul Davis
Associate Professor, Dublin City University
Dr Davis is an Associate Professor in Strategic Procurement and Supply Management at Dublin City University. Dr. Davis left industry after 15 years in senior supply management roles to pursue a PhD and a research career in procurement and supply management. VIEW MORE
Miriam Keogh
Head of Supply Chain, Lean & HR, Dawn Farm Foods Ltd
Miriam sits on the Leadership team in Dawn Farm Foods and is Head of Supply Chain, HR and Lean Continuous Improvement. She has an MSC in Supply Chain and a Lean Black Belt and believes passionately in the power of great team work and sustainable long term solutions. VIEW MORE
Dr. Olivia McDermott
Associate Professor, University of Galway
Dr Olivia McDermott is an Associate Professor in Medtech Regulatory Affairs and Operational Excellence at the University of Galway. She has published over seventy-five peer- reviewed papers on Operational Excellence. VIEW MORE
Jessica Minghinelli
Director, Partner Operations, Salesforce
Certified Customer Experience Performance Leader (COPC), Jessica has 15+ years of experience in SaaS business operations. In her role as Direct, Partner Operations at Salesforce, Jessica is a global functional leader that supports the light-speed growth of Salesforce. VIEW MORE
Michael Phelan
Head of Operations and Supply Chain Excellence, Tirlan
Michael is Head of Operations and Supply Chain Excellence with Tirlán. Michael leads an ambitious team of continuous improvement practitioners inspiring and enabling the impacts of Tirlán's 2,300 employees. VIEW MORE
Patrick Quinn
Cheshire Ireland, Head of Operations
The focus of Patrick’s work is the support Cheshire Ireland in their vision “to support people to live their best possible life”. As the Head of Operations, he aims to support their staff to work in line with the values of the organisation. VIEW MORE
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