Doris Wang, Customer Service Manager
Suzhou, China – 15 Years

Nomination Reasons:

Played a key role in the successful launch of a major new customer programme, coordinating the introduction of a large volume of new product lines and helping establish a strong foundation for long-term growth.

Supported the delivery of high-performance operational processes within an advanced manufacturing environment, contributing to rapid programme expansion and strong early success across multiple regions

Through strong cross‑functional coordination and THREAD values, ensured customer satisfaction, outstanding team performance and positioned Optimas International for significant future growth.

Jessica Brooks, Transport Manager
Gloucester, UK – 8 Years

Nomination Reasons:

Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and operational excellence in supporting the continuity of supply for a major customer programme, helping maintain smooth production operations through effective coordination and problem solving.

Went above and beyond to collaborate across teams and with external partners, successfully managing complex logistics and customs requirements while showing outstanding commitment and responsiveness.

Applied clear communication, strong accountability and deep expertise to guide stakeholders effectively, supporting immediate operational success while helping strengthen long-term processes and resilience.

Teja Shyamili, Graphic Designer & Marketing Executive
Pune, India – 3 Years

Nomination Reasons:

Demonstrated strong leadership and coordination skills while managing requirements across multiple stakeholders within a fast-paced environment.

Maintained a consistent focus on the end-user experience, helping deliver improvements that enhanced communication and engagement across the business.

Combined specialist expertise with excellent collaboration across teams and departments, delivering a successful outcome with a positive impact across the organisation

Continuous Improvement Winner

Jane Edwards, Strategic Account Manager
Gloucester, UK – 2.5 Years

Nomination Reasons:

Recognised for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to continuous improvement and setting a strong example through innovation and initiative.

Played a leading role in driving collaboration, momentum and meaningful process improvements across teams and stakeholders.

Brings passionate, curious and solution-focused energy to the role, helping inspire and positively influence the wider team.

Sustainability Winner

Pradnya Auti, NPI Buyer
Pune, India – 4 Years

Nomination Reasons:

Directly addresses sustainability criteria in a clear, practical way.

Identified opportunities to reduce excess packaging during the development process and collaborated with suppliers to introduce more efficient and reusable material solutions.

Helped achieve measurable reductions in waste while also supporting improved operational efficiency and cost optimisation.