Join us for this inspiring and candid panel discussion, "Women in Procurement," the first session of our briefing series, sponsored by SAP. The session kicks off with an opening statement from Vicky Revis, Head of SAP Fieldglass, EMEA at SAP, who sets the tone by challenging us to discuss women in procurement without relying on cliches. She is joined by an impressive panel of leaders: Amey Fairbrother, Head of Procurement - Accommodation and Central at Parkdean Resorts; Jade Marjurum, Associate Director - Procurement at Mace; and Kate Lovejoy-Dewey, Director of Procurement at LRQA. Throughout this lively session, the panelists delve into their personal stories, discussing how they got into the profession and whether enough is being done to attract young women to the field. They tackle tough questions on achieving better gender balance in senior procurement roles, the continued importance of diversity programs amidst recent pressure, and the particular challenges women face, sharing personal stories. The discussion also explores the impact of flexible working on mothers in senior positions, offers vital advice to both aspiring professionals and current peers (especially male colleagues wanting to be part of the solution), and debates whether procurement offers an equal route to a seat on the Board. Finally, the speakers provide actionable takeaways for the audience to drive change after the discussion.