REBECCA SIMPSON
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REBECCA SIMPSON
TITLE : CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
COMPANY : ROYAL MAIL
INDUSTRY : PACKAGE TRANSPORTATION
LOCATION : LONDON
Rebecca is a dynamic leader known for transforming procurement functions into strategic business partners . With experience across multiple sectors , she excels in building high-performing teams , driving transformational outcomes and delivering major projects . Rebecca is passionate about innovation , stakeholder relationships and leveraging technology for success .
“ When we talk about leadership , it ’ s essential to remember that representation matters ”
REBECCA SIMPSON , CPO , ROYAL MAIL
At the Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE 2024 Women in Procurement panel , Rebecca Simpson , Chief Procurement Officer , Royal Mail aptly summarised : “ Procurement is broader now – it ’ s not just about negotiation , but sustainability , ESG and ethics , which can play to women ’ s strengths .”
In fact , KPMG recently reported that “ research indicates women ’ s empowerment and participation in decision-making processes are correlated with enhanced environmental stewardship ”.
Promoting supplier diversity and measuring its impact Promoting supplier diversity boosts brand perception and loyalty . Consumers and stakeholders increasingly favour companies with strong diversity initiatives . In a 2019 study for Coca-Cola , those aware of the company ’ s supplier diversity efforts were 45 % more likely to
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