FOREWORD

This month ’ s issue is packed with a number of great names that are innovating across Europe today , including : Twint , BRD , Eramet and Hindustan Zinc Ltd .

In our coverpiece this month we speak with Ian Jones , Head of Procurement at Arriva UK Bus , who details the company ’ s procurement transformation journey in the transport sector .

We also hear from Mark Smith , Head of Procurement Strategy and Transformation , BP GBS and Alex Thomson , Head of Procurement Services , BP GBS , on how Compass is ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the multinational oil and gas company .

Elsewhere in the issue , Ninian Wilson , Global Supply Chain Director and CEO of Vodafone Procurement Company , discusses his organisation ’ s

transformation journey and procurement strategies in the supply chain space . “ I ’ m a great believer in continuous improvement and striving for things that seem impossible ,” he says . Read on to find out more .

We also speak to the CEO of Holvi , Antti-Jussi Suominen , who shares his insight and advice on creating diversity in the workplace and the rise of his challenger bank . Finally , Business Chief takes a look at the top 10 CEOs across Europe , as well as a closer look at the fine city of Porto .

Do you have a story to share ? Please don ’ t hesitate to get in touch and you could be featured in our next issue .

Enjoy the read ! Amber

amber . donovan-stevens @ bizclikmedia . com

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