Business Chief Europe Magazine May 2016 | Page 46

G4S

Shaun Carroll Group Procurement Director

Shaun Carroll is Group Procurement Director ( CPO ) for G4S the global Outsourcing and Security Company , responsible for the company ’ s global supply chain ; he is based in London , United Kingdom .
Carroll was appointed to the post in May 2014 and tasked with transforming and leading a department that had functioned primarily as a support to local operations in the 100 plus countries G4S operates . Since starting , the team has changed significantly and has been recognised as adding value internally and externally . He is also responsible for Group Property where he has implemented a successful property consolidation program releasing cash and improving costs .
Prior to this appointment Carroll held several roles in Johnson Controls Real Estate and FM business – Global Workplace Solutions primarily delivering global Supply Chain Solutions to external customers and fulfilling complex contractual obligations using suppliers to deliver value . Prior to JCI Carroll held a variety of positions in construction , water and consultancy organisations focusing on the EPC ( engineer , procure , construct ) lifecycle of projects .
During his 30 years in industry Carroll has developed a pragmatic enthusiasm for transformation and change that builds on his engineering roots and cost leadership in supply chain management .
Carroll holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering from Portsmouth , a Masters in Business Administration from London City University , he is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply . He also a non-executive director of English shoemaker RE Tricker Ltd .
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