Cabinet Office

Crown Representative Small Businesses 

Independent Director

Sales Filter

Director

UN Women UK

UNWomen UK Board Trustee and Treasurer Emeritus 2015 to present 2023  
International Women's Forum UK Chair 2020 to 2022
Blueprint Club  - Co Founder and Chair  - For women in procurement.   2008 to present
WE Connect International  - Executive Director 2010 to 2012
WE Connect International  - Global and European Advisory Board Member from 2012 to 2017
International Women's Forum (IWF) Board Trustee and Treasurer 2014 to 2018

Champion for Women including UNWomen, IWF, Blueprint Club and WEConnect International

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Chair Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Fellows

Inaugural Chair CIPS Fellows 2012- present
Chair of the Global Board of Trustee 2007-08
President of the Global Board of Trustee 2009-10
Chair of the Global Nominations Committee 2010 - 2014
Chair of the first Remuneration Committee 2006 to 2008

Global Board of Trustees Chair and President/Chair Appointments Board

Ministry of Justice UK

Caretaker Chair Audit and Risk Committee 2019
Information Security and Risk Board 2019 to 2022
Government Commercial Oversight Committee 2018 to present
Prison Reform Board 2021 to present

Non Executive Director

Advanced Boardroom Excellence Ltd

Advisor

Tapestry Compliance LLP

A multi-award winning law firm Tapestry Compliance transferred ownership of the business to a Trust on behalf of the employees in October 2020.  Tapestry is a specialist firm providing global advice on legal and tax compliance for employee and executive share and incentive plans and remuneration regulations. Tapestry has a global network of over 100 law firms and offers a state-of-the-art database, On Tap, to help clients manage their global compliance and provides the UK’s only professional qualification for share plan professionals - the ICSA Certificate in Employee Share Plans.

Co Founder and Board Advisor, previously Commercial and Finance Director

Lorien Resourcing

University of Hertfordshire

A new and exciting joint venture between the University of Hertfordshire and Oaklands College which offers a range of flexible and affordable degrees and professional courses.  At UCSA the degrees are flexibly delivered and shaped to fit around the lives of people of all ages.  All degrees are validated by the University of Hertfordshire.

Chair UCSA

Impellam Group

Group Procurement Director

I am an accomplished  business leader with extensive experience gained in delivering first-class financial, commercial and operational leadership across private and public sectors whilst having a passion for working as a Business Ambassador for various Non-for-Profit businesses that support and drive economic development. 

With significant board and trustee experience, I have the intelligence to understand complex and critical business problems and the ability to create and deliver solutions in a collaborative, timely and efficient manner ensuring the business is fully supported at all times. 

I am also an exceptional connector and a champion for women, diversity, and inclusion, often acting as the interface between the business and external organisations.  My mission is to drive change and impact through my expertise in business transformation, process improvement, and leadership.

I am delighted to be appointed The Crown Representative for Small Businesses.  This is an excellent time to be appointed with the Procurement Act and Transforming Public Procurement a significant feature of 2024.  It is such an honour and privilege to have this opportunity to support businesses.  

Specialities: Commerce, Finance, Change, Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement and Leadership, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion.

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