April 2026: Making Things Better

Some months are defined by targets and deadlines. Others are shaped by the people who improve the way teams work, communicate and support each other along the way.

April’s Employee of the Month winners were recognised not simply for completing tasks well, but for the positive effect they had on the people and systems around them. Across the Group, they demonstrated initiative, teamwork and the type of forward-thinking attitude that helps organisations keep evolving.

🏆 MLC Winner - Alan Meadows

CSO2 – MLC Division

April was a particularly busy period for the MLC team, with new employees joining while operational demands remained high. During this time, Alan willingly worked additional hours and days to support training and help new starters settle into the role.

His support allowed wider teams to remain focused on service delivery, while also giving new colleagues the opportunity to learn directly from someone with years of practical experience. Beyond training itself, Alan helped demonstrate the kind of teamwork and support that defines the culture within MLC.

🏆 Vorenta Winner - Ellie Dunnell

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recruitment across multiple divisions brings constant movement, changing priorities and the need to balance both operational requirements and candidate experience.

In April, Ellie was recognised by hiring managers within MLC for the initiative and attention she brought to several recruitment campaigns. She invested time in understanding exactly what teams needed and maintained a positive, solutions-focused approach even when plans changed at short notice.

Her ability to manage both the hiring process and the people experience behind it helped create a smoother and more effective outcome for everyone involved.

🏆 Official Controls Winner - Alperen Cevizci

Official Veterinarian

Alperen is known within the team for his collaborative approach and willingness to support others whenever needed. In April, he worked alongside the AVM on a new initiative focused on better supporting OVs during escalations in enforcement activity.

At the same time, he also introduced another process-improvement proposal that will now progress through the Company’s Innovation Panel. His contribution this month reflects exactly the kind of progressive thinking and continuous-improvement mindset the Group wants to encourage.

A Shared Theme

Although their roles are very different, this month’s winners all contributed in ways that strengthened the people around them — through innovation, support, training and collaboration.

Alperen, Alan and Ellie each demonstrated the values that continue to shape the Vorenta Group: quality, integrity, openness and collaboration.

Congratulations to all three on a well-deserved recognition.