Ninian Wilson , Global Supply Chain Director and CEO , reveals how Vodafone Procurement & Connectivity is driving success through transformation
VODAFONE PROCUREMENT & CONNECTIVITY
Ninian Wilson , Global Supply Chain Director and CEO , reveals how Vodafone Procurement & Connectivity is driving success through transformation
odafone Procurement & Connectivity has undergone a series of industry-leading transformations over the last 16 years . But one thing has never changed – how deeply the business values its people .
The organisation is led by Ninian Wilson , one of the most recognisable and respected names in the world of procurement and a man who knows the importance of workforce talent .
“ I know I ’ ve had a great day when we have done something amazing with our people and our staff , or a member of the team has done something amazing and gone the extra mile ,” he says .
“ It reminds you how important – even in a digital procurement and connectivity company with all the digital tools we ’ ve got – how important people are .” This emphasis on relationships has enabled Ninian to build an expert team , reaching out after years spent working together at Royal Mail and Cable & Wireless to Richard Boyce , now Head of Service Delivery at Vodafone Procurement & Connectivity .
Richard ’ s career spans a wealth of sectors , countries and supply chains , from Singapore to Luxembourg , from automotive to aviation . This rich career history , which includes Richard awarding the first 3G mobile contract in Australia ,
has given him an expert perspective on the changing needs and dynamics of global procurement . He too echoes the importance of people at Vodafone .
“ There ’ s that absolute power of getting it done together ,” he says . “ I think bringing together people with different backgrounds and different perspectives , building a really diverse workforce , is absolutely critical to maximise what
12 January 2025