Judging Panel

Brian is a lecturer and course co-ordinator for the Lean & OpEx programmes at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) - the largest provider of accredited Yellow, Green and Black Belt programmes in Ireland. VIEW MORE

Peter is an expert in operations practices and how they lead to better performance, particularly in the field of sustainability. He is fascinated by how we transform our practices at scale to create regenerative industrial systems. VIEW MORE

Alison has 25 years experience as a Senior Leader/Transformation Specialist and Operational Excellence practitioner and academic. She is a UK Top 100 Alumni for leading excellence in cultural change. She runs a bespoke consultancy Liminai specialising in Bio Sciences and FMCG sectors. VIEW MORE

David is a consultant at the Supply Chain Sustainability School and he leads on the School's content around Offsite Construction and Digital Construction. He is a former Architectural Technologist with more than 40 years' experience. He hold an MSc in Offsite Construction. VIEW MORE

Purpose: Releasing Angels from the Stones 50+ year leadership and consultancy experience with successful transformations of complex organisations across multiple sectors. – 30+ years of OpEx experience. Delivered at GE Capital, Vodafone, Virgin Media, OEE, Maersk Line, LEGO Group, Lean-Enabled and Peter Evans Consulting. Partner to Zoe, Dexter (dog) and Charlie (cat) VIEW MORE

OPEX Coach with over 40 years experience in Manufacturing and Operations Management sectors VIEW MORE

Experienced Managing and Operations Director, proven background in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing & people development, along with strategic planning, including evaluation, choice, implementation and strategic measurement. VIEW MORE

Jill MacBryde is Professor of Innovation and Operations Management within Strathclyde Business School. She has been teaching, researching and helping organisations to become more competitive for nearly 30 years. VIEW MORE

Dr Owens has over thirty years’ experience as a Chartered Engineer in Service Operations, SCM, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship business development. He has developed award-winning programmes on the entrepreneurial mindset and employability skills for next generation engagement and development. VIEW MORE

John is an experienced manufacturing executive and academic with a large portfolio of success in transforming manufacturing businesses across sectors as diverse as ceramics, pharmaceuticals, building products, food and packaging. A serial developer of talent in industry and academia and a leading expert in digital transformation. He contributes to Cranfield University’s manufacturing management leadership programme, and the policy activities of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. VIEW MORE

Dr. Umair Tanveer is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Associate Professor of Operations Management at the University of Exeter. He leads operations management and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with the businesses on circular economy projects. His research on sustainable supply chains has earned national recognition. VIEW MORE

Olaf has over twenty five years experience in high-care, fast moving consumer goods companies in a range of operational management roles. He has used a variety of different Operational Excellence approaches to drive performance and productivity improvements. VIEW MORE