James Allen Chief Procurement Officer SSE plc

Angela Zou Chief Procurement Officer Cushman & Wakefield

JOB FROM: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT GKN AEROSPACE

JOB TO: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT SSE PLC

James Allen will join SSE as Chief Procurement Officer on April 1, 2026. Arriving from GKN Aerospace, Allen brings extensive experience in multinational supply chain management and commercial strategy. He will succeed Ronnie Fleming, supporting SSE’ s £ 33bn Transformation for Growth plan and its mission to build critical net zero infrastructure.

JOB FROM: VP, GLOBAL PROCUREMENT STRATEGY, DIGITALISATION AND PROCESS EXCELLENCE AT SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

JOB TO: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Angela Zou has joined Cushman & Wakefield as Chief Procurement Officer, transitioning from a five-year tenure at Schneider Electric. Previously serving as VP of Global Procurement Strategy and Digitalisation, Zou brings deep expertise in AI and large-scale digital transformation to her new role, focusing on redefining procurement excellence and execution.

20 May 2026