The Operational Excellence (OPEX) Reference Group – EU/UK Chapter, powered by PRIME BPM, hosted its June 2025 Live Meetup, focusing on the high-impact theme: Operational Excellence that Actually Moves the Needle.
The virtual session featured Azeeza Sunmonu, Global Head of Commercial Excellence at Mundipharma, who delivered an engaging and practical masterclass on what it truly takes to drive sustainable operational improvement in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Drawing from her experience leading global transformation programs, Azeeza explored the powerful role of Kaizen, lean thinking, and data-driven decision-making in embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Emphasising the importance of frontline empowerment, smart standardisation, and value-focused execution, she provided attendees with actionable strategies to overcome execution fatigue and unlock lasting impact.
“Operational Excellence isn’t about big, showy projects. It’s about making smart, small decisions every day—and building systems that help teams continuously improve and stay aligned,” said Azeeza during the session.
Key Discussion Highlights
- Embedding a Kaizen mindset across all levels of the organisation
- Using impact vs. effort prioritisation to combat execution fatigue
- Using impact vs. effort prioritisation to combat execution fatigue
- Aligning cross-functional teams with clear cascading goals
- Leading with emotional intelligence and managing multicultural teams with empathy
The interactive session concluded with OPEX professionals across industries, sharing insights on navigating cultural nuances, and fostering passion-led transformation.
Upcoming Meetup
The OPEX EU/UK Chapter will hold its next meetup on July 23, 2025, featuring Eimantas Sinkevicius, Director of Operational Excellence at Yara Europe, speaking on “Maturity First, Excellence Follows: Rethinking Your OPEX Roadmap.”
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About the Operational Excellence Reference Group
Powered by PRIME BPM, the OPEX Reference Group is a cross-industry community that connects transformation professionals to collaborate, share insights, and accelerate operational success. Designed for professionals involved in process improvement, digital transformation, system implementation, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, the group offers a platform to stay ahead of trends, gain practical knowledge, and engage with industry leaders through exclusive meetups and sessions.