About World Opex

A global platform for recognizing, connecting and advancing operational excellence

A global platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in operational performance across industries, geographies, and scales.

Why we exist

Excellence deserves recognition wherever it occurs

Our vision

To become the world’s most credible and inclusive platform for recognizing, connecting, and advancing operational excellence worldwide.

Our mission

To build a global community of practitioners by recognizing achievement on merit, connecting practitioners across industries and regions, and advancing the discipline through learning, research, and knowledge exchange.

We believe operational excellence is not limited to large enterprises or specific geographies. From a manufacturing plant in South Korea to a logistics operation in Kenya, from a family-run SME in Mexico to an energy project in Qatar, excellence deserves to be recognized, connected, and advanced wherever it occurs. World Opex is being built as a sustained global platform that goes beyond annual recognition, enabling practitioners and organizations to learn from one another, exchange knowledge, and continuously raise the standard of operational excellence across industries and geographies.

What sets us apart

Built on principles that protect credibility

Our awards program is built on principles that ensure credibility, inclusivity, and genuine value for every participant.

Rating, Not Ranking

We use an absolute rating system – Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze – not a competitive ranking. Every deserving entry earns recognition on its own merit.

Methodology Agnostic

Whether you practice Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, BPM, or a hybrid approach – we evaluate impact and rigor, not adherence to a single framework.

Truly Global & Inclusive

Open to organizations of all sizes – from multinational enterprises to SMEs – across every sector and geography. Tiered pricing ensures accessibility.

Transparent Evaluation

Our five-dimension judging framework is published openly. Every applicant knows exactly how they will be evaluated before they apply.

Comprehensive Framework

9 entry categories covering methodology, digital, sector, and individual excellence, plus 3 bestowed awards selected by the Advisory Council – ensuring every facet of operational excellence has a home.

Advisory-Led Governance

An independent Advisory Council of senior practitioners guides our standards, ensures fairness, and upholds the integrity of the awards program.
Governance

Our Founding Advisory Council

Senior practitioners who shape the framework and keep the program fair.

Alex Bolinelli
Group Head of Operational Excellence Emmi Group – Lucerne, Switzerland
Angelito Lacson
CEO iEvolve in Excellence Philippines Corp – Philippines
Anil Sinha
COO TATA Daewoo Mobility Company Limited – South Korea
Artur Ambrozin
Director of Reliability and Engineering (Capex) – Flexibles and Rigids Latam Amcor – Brazil
Diaa Kassem
Head of Operations Qatar Steel Company – Qatar
DJ Duarte
TPS/Lean Expert & International Senior Advisor Makoto Flow Ltd. | Alvarez & Marsal – Japan
Dr. Fabrizio Majorana
CEO Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management Institute Europe – United Kingdom
Prof. Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
Professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement University of Derby – United Kingdom
Dr. Olivia McDermott
Associate Professor in Medtech Regulatory Affairs & Operational Excellence University of Galway – Ireland
Everaldo Giacon
Company Owner OI Consulting – Brazil
Iryna Krushevska
Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Paulig Group – Belgium
John Schouten
Co-Founder & People & Transformation Advisor ArdFior Sarl & PwC Belgium – Switzerland & Belgium
Kevin Ollivier
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Transformation Consultant, Trainer & Coach Spire View Business Solutions, United Kingdom
Matthew Nowell
Board Advisor Vanguard Industrial Holdings – USA
Nitin Bankar
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt National Australia Bank – Australia
William Nunes de Aquino
National Technical Manager HPE Automotores do Brasil Ltda – Brazil
Organized by

Learning Everest Private Limited

The World Opex Awards are organized by Learning Everest Private Limited, a company dedicated to advancing professional development and operational excellence across industries worldwide.

Ready to be recognized?

Enter the World Opex Awards, or partner with us to put your brand in front of the leaders driving operational excellence worldwide.