Cicor Values Recognition Award

In 2025, there was a Group-wide campaign to share the 2028 Strategy with Cicor Values central to Cicor. The Cicor Values were also reflected in the Employee Engagement Pulse Survey statements which you will have seen when you completed this.

The Cicor Values are central to how we deliver our work, how we engage with each other, and how we engage with our customers, suppliers, and all external stakeholders.

In 2025, it was recognised that several sites had local recognition schemes and there was opportunity to adapt these to reflect the Cicor Values.

As part of our aspiration to be recognised as an Employer of Choice (EOC) employer, aligned to the People Strategy, the Cicor Values Recognition Scheme was developed.

For sites with a current scheme in place, they have adopted this, and for sites without a recognition scheme they can implement it locally if they feel it is right for their site.

We will share one nomination, from sites who participate, twice every year. We hope you enjoy reading the nominations and finding out more about colleagues globally!

Tracy Squires
VP Human Resources
Cicor Group

Bernardo Reina received Cicor’s Recognition Award at the company’s Málaga site in Spain, in recognition of his consistent embodiment of its core values in his daily work and interactions with colleagues. With six nominations in total, two of which were for Collaboration, one for High Performance, and three for Integrity and Respect, he stood out as an exceptional example of what “Creating Together” means at Cicor.

His colleagues particularly highlighted his proactive attitude, strong sense of responsibility and outstanding team spirit. He is always willing to support others, contributing positively to collaboration across teams and departments.

Even during periods of high workload, he maintains a professional, positive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Over the years, he has consistently demonstrated excellent professionalism, commitment and reliability. He is highly respected for the quality of his work and for the integrity, fairness and respect with which he treats others in every situation.

Bernardo’s dedication and positive attitude make him a valued colleague and an important contributor to the strong team culture at Cicor Málaga. His Recognition Award is well-deserved acknowledgement of the lasting impact he has on his team and the wider organisation.

Amy has been recognised at the Solon site in the USA for her consistent demonstration of dedication, teamwork and professionalism in her daily work. She tackles challenges with a positive attitude, playing a key role in supporting her team and upholding high-quality standards.

Her colleagues especially value her reliable and collaborative approach, and her willingness to help wherever needed.

Amy’s commitment and professional attitude help to create a positive working environment and contribute to the continued success of the site.

Through her actions, Amy embodies the values and team spirit central to Cicor’s “Creating Together” culture, making her a highly valued colleague and a worthy recipient of this recognition.

Since joining the business, Jay Robson has made an exceptional impact in a remarkably short space of time.

As a high-performing new starter, he has consistently gone above and beyond in his role, with a real commitment to improving the business.

In his own time, Jay developed a report to summarise the material position for all our builds which significantly improved efficiency, saving the company over 800 hours annually. In addition to this his drive and problem-solving mindset has further delivered value to the business by reducing a part of our Fairs process from a day to a matter of minutes, Jay is a fantastic example of someone making an immediate and lasting impact.

Ellen Xu is a real practitioner reflecting on Cicor core values: Customer Focus and High Performance. With her hardcore skill in the areas of keen market insight, forward-looking thinking and strong supply network reach, she has continuously created cost-savings and effective supply chain solutions for both customers and our company.

A few classic examples out of many. In the recent MOSFETs and other low-power semiconductors price increase events, Ellen has provided proactive procurement plan, helping customers mitigate cost increases and supply shortages. Through an effective supplier negotiation, she has also successfully secured c.$16K cost savings in a very challenging moment of the electronic market for our company.

Not only on the volume production, but also on the NPI builds, Ellen has very often supported to obtain low cost or free samples at speed. “Many a little makes a mickle” She has captured over $13K savings in recent samples purchases activities.

One of our key accounts extends their appreciation to Ellen as “I really appreciate how promptly you addressed this and shared the information about the upcoming price increase and the component shortages”.

A truly reliable workmate that we can count on during make-or-break moment! We are proud of having Ellen on the team.

Mouloud from the Neuilly-en-Thelle site in France has been recognised for his exceptional dedication, proactive mindset, and strong commitment to excellence in his daily work. Through his reliability, professionalism, and consistently high-quality contributions, he plays an important role in supporting both his team and the success of the site.

His colleagues particularly appreciate his positive attitude and his ability to contribute effectively to projects while maintaining a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Mouloud's engagement and commitment make him a trusted and valued team member who continuously helps drive progress and performance.

With his strong work ethic and positive impact on those around him, Mouloud truly reflects Cicor’s values and the spirit of “Creating Together”.

Through his dedication, reliability and team-oriented attitude, Arno embodies the spirit of “Creating Together” and the values that define Cicor.

Arno, who works at the Wangs site in Switzerland, has been recognised for the exceptional support and expertise he provides to the team daily. Anyone who spends time with him in the clean room quickly realises just how indispensable he is to daily operations. Whether he is solving problems, answering questions or supporting colleagues, Arno is always someone people can rely on.

His extensive knowledge, practical approach, and willingness to help others make him a highly valued colleague and a key contributor to the team’s success. He consistently fosters a collaborative working environment and helps ensure smooth and efficient processes, even in challenging situations.

As a new employee who has been with Cicor Suzhou for less than one year, yet Yin Hang’s professional competence and dedicated work attitude earned him high praise from the team.

He has a proactive approach to learning and is eager to acquire new skills. For new machinery and equipment, he studied their operating principles and mastered the repair techniques, thereby saving substantial costs on outsourced maintenance services. Furthermore, he possesses a strong sense of dedication and always align with the team’s work arrangements. One example is during the Chinese New Year holiday, he postponed his own vacation plan to ensure on-time compeltion of the workshop transformation project.

His professionalism and commitment have won unanimous recognition from his colleagues and he truly embodies the “High Performance” value and spirit at Cicor.

Emil, who works at the Arad site in Romania, has been recognised as a true role model within the team. His calm and supportive attitude, coupled with his willingness to help others whenever needed, makes him a highly valued colleague across the site.

What stands out most is Emil’s dedication to sharing his knowledge and experience. He is someone his colleagues can rely on not only for support, but also for his role as an excellent “teacher”, taking the time to guide and develop those around him.

His patience, expertise and collaborative spirit contribute greatly to a positive and supportive working environment.

Through his actions, Emil embodies the values of teamwork, knowledge sharing and mutual respect that underpin Cicor’s “Creating Together” culture.

Maruly, who works at the Batam site in Indonesia, has been recognised for exemplifying the values of Integrity & Respect and High Performance through his outstanding dedication, professionalism and leadership.

He is a highly responsible individual who consistently demonstrates strong commitment to his work and takes ownership of his responsibilities. Known for his friendly and approachable nature, Maruly fosters open and effective communication with colleagues and team members across the organisation. His positive attitude and collaborative approach make him a trusted and valued member of the team.

Maruly is also highly responsive and proactive when facing challenges. He approaches problems with a solution-oriented mindset and is able to identify and implement effective measures to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. His ability to remain focused and deliver results, even in demanding situations, reflects his strong performance-driven attitude.

Equally important is the respect and appreciation he shows towards his team. He treats his subordinates with fairness, dignity and genuine care, creating a positive, supportive and motivating working environment where people feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Through his integrity, leadership, commitment to excellence and respect for others, Maruly embodies the spirit of “Creating Together” and the values that define Cicor

Kevin consistently demonstrates Cicor’s core values of Customer Focus, Collaboration and High Performance through his commitment, leadership and support for colleagues.

An example of this is during a weekend, Kevin responded to an urgent call from the production team while off shift, taking the time to diagnose and resolve a critical manufacturing issue remotely.

His technical knowledge and calm guidance enabled the team to quickly restore production, preventing the loss of over six hours of manufacturing time.

Kevin’s proactive support ensured customer delivery commitments were achieved, minimised operational disruption and highlighted his dedication to both team success and customer satisfaction.

Matt has delivered measurable business improvements at Cicor Hartlepool through automation and Kaizen initiatives that have transformed site manufacturing performance.

His projects have generated over £250k annual savings, increased SMT OEE by 8%, reduced changeover times by 50% and achieved world-class quality levels below 100 PPM.

He has introduced automated laser de-paneling, X-ray component counting and bulk feeder systems that have improved productivity, accuracy and operational capacity.

This data driven approach has removed manual processes, reducing production disruption and improving workflow efficiency across the site. Through strong collaboration with production and engineering teams, he has embedded a culture of continuous improvement driving business excellence and collaboration onsite.

Christophe from the Douarnenez site in France has been recognised for his exceptional dedication and versatility across the organisation. Thanks to his broad expertise and collaborative mindset, he can support colleagues in a wide variety of roles and departments, making him an invaluable part of the team.

His willingness to help others, coupled with his strong technical abilities and positive attitude, facilitates seamless collaboration across departments and enhances team efficiency. Christophe is known as someone who can always be relied upon for practical support, problem-solving and sharing knowledge and experience.

Christophe's commitment, flexibility and team-oriented approach make a significant contribution to the success of the site, and he embodies the spirit of “Creating Together” at Cicor.

Adriana Bardahan has been recognised for her exceptional support across multiple areas of the organisation and her outstanding commitment to customer focus. She consistently goes above and beyond to support customer projects, responding rapidly to quality assurance queries and investigations and providing invaluable support to key accounts. Her versatility and dedication have enabled her to contribute significantly in roles ranging from manufacturing leadership to quality engineering.

Adriana’s professionalism, strong sense of responsibility, and commitment to excellence are evident in all that she does. Combined with her calm, proactive, solution-oriented approach, she helps teams to navigate challenges effectively while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Her colleagues value her reliability, expertise and willingness to support others whenever needed.

Adriana’s dedication, collaborative spirit, and customer-first mindset contribute meaningfully to the organisation's success. She embodies Cicor’s Customer Focus value, playing an important role in building strong, lasting customer relationships.

Karine, who works at the Combrée site in France, has been recognised for her professionalism, determination and ongoing development over the years. Thanks to her dedication and strong commitment, she has progressed steadily within the organisation and become a key member of the customer project team.

Her colleagues particularly appreciate the sense of responsibility and ownership she brings to every project. Karine approaches her work with great rigour, initiative and perseverance, always striving to achieve the best possible results.

She is renowned for her ability to find effective solutions, particularly with regard to meeting customer expectations in terms of timely delivery and quality.

In addition to her strong project management skills, Karine plays a vital role in fostering consensus and promoting collaboration across teams. Her positive attitude, customer-focused mindset and consistent contribution to project success make her a highly respected colleague and a worthy recipient of this recognition.

Karine embodies the values and spirit of “Creating Together” through her dedication, reliability and commitment to excellence.

Didier, who works at the Angers site in France, has been recognised for his integrity, professionalism and exceptional expertise, which he has developed through years of hands-on experience.

He is widely regarded as a true role model within the team, providing guidance, support and effective problem-solving whenever needed.

Thanks to his extensive knowledge and practical approach, Didier can find solutions in challenging situations, significantly contributing to the success of his department and the wider organisation.

His colleagues especially appreciate his calm leadership style, dedication and willingness to support the team.

As a manager, he is known for listening to his team members and doing everything possible to help them accomplish their tasks successfully. He pays close attention to the needs of his colleagues, is always ready to offer support, and is fully committed to creating a positive and collaborative working environment.

Through his leadership, expertise and commitment to his team, Didier embodies the “Creating Together” values and spirit at Cicor.

Sylvie has been recognised for her unwavering dedication to supporting the company and her colleagues. She approaches her work with professionalism, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility, and consistently demonstrates the highest standards in all that she does.

Sylvie is known for her professional and respectful attitude, and is always willing to help whenever support is needed. Her dependable nature and commitment to delivering quality work make her a trusted colleague who can be relied upon in any situation. Her positive approach and strong work ethic contribute significantly to the organisation's smooth operation and success.

Sylvie’s dedication, professionalism, and team-oriented mindset are highly valued and appreciated. She truly embodies the spirit of “Creating Together” at Cicor, and her daily commitment and hard work make a meaningful difference.