AWARDS REVIEW
THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award honours exceptional executives who have dedicated their careers to driving procurement and supply chain practices . These individuals have a longstanding commitment to advancing procurement and supply chain , with notable industry contributions and a positive impact on organisations and communities .
THE WINNER : NINIAN WILSON
An influential leader in procurement and supply chain , Ninian Wilson is the CEO of Vodafone Procurement and Group Procurement Director . Ninian has been with the telecommunications company for over a decade as an integral driver of strategic procurement and sustainable business practices .
In his role as CEO and Group Procurement Director , Ninian leads the supply chain organisation and is responsible for all technology procurement , all indirect spend , supporting all 26 Vodafone operating companies , and sits on the Board of Vodafone Procurement Co .
Over the years , Ninan has been pivotal in reshaping Vodafone ’ s procurement strategy , improving the company ’ s supplier relationships , supply chain efficiency and profitability . Ninian is also an advocate for sustainable procurement , implementing stringent sustainable sourcing practices .
132 October 2024