Rugby, England, United Kingdom
I am an accomplished Supply Chain and Purchasing leader with 28 years of experience spanning automotive, EV, and hydrogen sectors. My career has taken me from Ford and Jaguar Land Rover to high-growth startups like Arrival, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems, and PoGo Charge, where I have consistently built teams, systems, and supplier networks from the ground up. With a unique blend of technical and commercial expertise, I thrive at the intersection of engineering and procurement—driving cost efficiencies, negotiating complex contracts, and creating global sourcing strategies that deliver results. From leading global commodity teams to managing cross-functional stakeholders at board level, I bring a proven ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, and deliver on ambitious growth plans. Highlights of my career include: • Establishing purchasing roadmaps and supply chains to support EV and hydrogen vehicle development. • Building and leading cross-functional teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. • Negotiating multimillion-dollar cost reductions and supplier agreements at Ford, JLR, and Valeo. • Delivering procurement infrastructure and strategies that enabled scale-up businesses to operate like OEMs. I am passionate about transforming supply chains to meet the challenges of electrification, sustainability, and globalisation—while fostering collaboration and innovation across organisations. 📍 Based in Rugby, UK | 🤝 Open to networking, collaborations, and industry conversations