Board Advisory & Independent Director
Procurement Leadership at the Governance Level
Boards and investors are increasingly recognising that procurement is not a back-office function. It is a strategic lever that directly impacts cost, risk, vendor dependency, operational resilience, and ultimately the valuation and sustainability of the business.
15-20%
Cost Savings
through smarter procurment
37
Years Experience
across industries
9
Best-in-Class
global alliances
100
More Value
ai-driven insights
Where I Add Value at the Board Table
Five areas where senior procurement expertise is often missing from boardroom discussions — and where it makes the most commercial difference.
Procurement Strategy and Governance
Advising the board on procurement policy, spend visibility, governance framework, and the structures that ensure procurement decisions are made commercially and with appropriate oversight. Helping boards understand where procurement risk lives and how to address it proactively before it becomes expensive.
Cost Optimisation and CFO-Level Reporting
Bringing a commercial lens to board-level discussions on cost — identifying where significant savings exist, how they should be tracked and reported, and what governance is needed to ensure savings are sustained and not reversed over time.
Vendor and Contract Risk at Board Level
Advising on vendor concentration risk, contract terms that expose the organisation, and the supplier relationship management practices that protect the organisation as it scales. Particularly relevant for organisations with significant technology, outsourcing, or infrastructure vendor dependencies.
Strategic Sourcing and Make-vs-Buy Decisions
Providing an experienced, grounded perspective on build-or-buy and make-or-outsource decisions — where senior procurement experience is often absent from the room but critically needed to avoid expensive mistakes.
Infrastructure and Facilities Governance
Board-level oversight of office infrastructure, real estate, and facilities procurement — covering lease terms, fitout governance, maintenance contracts, and the structures that prevent overspend on physical infrastructure as the organisation grows.
“Procurement expertise at board level is no longer optional for organisations serious about cost governance, commercial risk, and sustainable growth.”