Over twenty years commercial experience, working in leading global retailers including Tesco PLC and Dixons Carphone. I specialise in defining and delivering global sourcing strategies, best practise processes and policies, enhanced product and service offerings, supplier management, strengthening team capability and credibility. Tenacious in approach, with the ability to add value and drive forward change by fostering cross functional stakeholder relationships and influencing at all levels and culture. I am seen as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. With my empathetic nature, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, I have successfully built and developed teams through setting clear expectations, coaching and active leadership. Having lived and worked in several cities globally, including various European cities, Tokyo and Hong Kong, I truly understand the benefits from bringing together people from different backgrounds and strive to create environments where people of all backgrounds can flourish and thrive together.With this passion for building a diverse and inclusive environment, and my desire to continually deliver tangible changes to improve the colleague and customer experience, I am now a consultant focussed on driving forward change in the area of Inclusive Procurement.