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Why did Mayuri Patel – RS Group win LCS Rising Star?

 

Mayuri was recognised for exceptional early-career leadership in continuous improvement at RS Distribution. 

Judges cited her energy, adaptability, and ability to influence without authority, supporting staff across all shifts and building a network of CI ambassadors. Her Green Belt project on single-use plastics led to the creation of “Reece” the Recycled Elephant, adopted across EMEA as best practice. Mayuri also improved visual management, embedded CI in apprenticeship training, and mentored colleagues. Judges highlighted her ability to inspire others, foster collaboration, and sustain engagement, noting her humility, relentless drive, and practical problem-solving skills. Her combination of empathy, strategic thinking, and hands-on involvement demonstrated strong potential as a future leader in operational excellence.

"Winning the award was an incredible moment for me and the team. Since receiving it, my organisation has really celebrated the achievement — my story was shared across our RS World platform to the wider business, and I was invited to contribute to our Gender Pay Gap report. On site, the recognition has been next level, and I’m now often introduced as “award‑winning Mayuri,” which still feels surreal. I was also invited onto Matt Sims’ podcast to talk about my experience, which was another proud moment. Overall, the impact has been amazing, and it continues to feel like a dream. I hope my journey encourages others to put themselves forward too."

 

Mayuri Patel, CI Practitioner at RS Group LTD

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What the award win meant to Mayuri Patel – RS Group LTD