P&SC Awards: Ninian Wilson Wins Lifetime Achievement
Ninian Wilson, Global Supply Chain Director & CEO of Vodafone Procurement, has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards
"[The Lifetime Achievement] is an amazing award. Not really for me, but actually for all of my team that I work with at Vodafone and all the previous people I've learned from in my time at British Gas and my time at Royal Mail and Cable Wireless. So it's for all of those individuals, not necessarily just for me," Ninian Wilson, CEO of Vodafone Procurement.
An influential leader in procurement and supply chain, Ninian Wilson is the CEO of Vodafone Procurement and Group Procurement Director. Ninian has been with the telecommunications company for over a decade as an integral driver of strategic procurement and sustainable business practices.
In his role as CEO and Group Procurement Director, Ninian leads the supply chain organisation and is responsible for all technology procurement, all indirect spend, supporting all 26 Vodafone Operating companies, and sits on the Board of Vodafone Procurement Co.
Over the years, Ninan has been pivotal in reshaping Vodafone’s procurement strategy, improving the company’s supplier relationships, supply chain efficiency, and profitability. Ninian is also an advocate for sustainable procurement implementing stringent sustainable sourcing practices, and has been at the forefront of incorporating digital technologies into the company’s procurement processes.
“It was an honour to spotlight such a wide range of incredible companies at the inaugural Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards,” said Glen White, CEO of BizClik, Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital.
“At a time where it is crucial that companies are getting their global sourcing, risk & resilience and technology strategies right, it's important to celebrate the successes of those who have implemented and developed the key supply chain, procurement and logistics programs, especially when it has a positive impact on sustainable supply chains in the future.
“To host the awards during Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London is an incredible moment for the sector to celebrate, we encourage many more companies to enter our Awards for 2025.
“Thanks to every company that entered - it's important that you stay focused, motivated and continuously innovative and I am excited to see so much more of Generative AI when we meet again in a year.
“And a Big Congratulations to every company who entered, those that are highly commended and of course to our 14 winners – we appreciate your input more than you know.”
The awards
Launched in 2024, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2024 debuted at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London on 24, September.
The comprehensive programme acknowledges companies, professionals and projects that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and strategic thinking in a multitude of categories.
The awards celebrate the best companies, professionals and projects in procurement and supply chain, and offer free entry for charities and NGOs.
The Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring exceptional executives who have dedicated their careers to driving procurement and supply chain practices.
- How has the individual demonstrated a long-standing commitment to advancing procurement and supply chain practices?
- What notable contributions has the individual made to the field through thought leadership and industry influence?
- How has the individual's leadership positively impacted organisations and communities in procurement and supply chain management?
- How does the individual's body of work exemplify excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement in this field?
The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2024
Thanks to our esteemed panel of industry leaders who judged the awards:
- Jim Townsend, VP of Property & Procurement at Asda
- Alisa Bornstein, Chief Procurement Officer at Visa
- Daniel Weise, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group
- Benn Godfrey, Vice President of Procurement at Rolls Royce
- Roger Waring, Head of Procurement at UK Power Networks
- Jacqui Rock, Chief Commerical Officer at NHS England
- David Loseby, Professor of Research Impact in Supply Chain Management at Leeds University Business School
- Sheri Hinish, Principal/Senior Partner, Global Consulting Sustainability Technology and Ecosystems Leader at EY
- Brooke DiNatale, SVP of Global Treasury Solutions at Mastercard
The full list of awards categories for 2024 is:
- Procurement Transformation Award
- Digital Supply Chain
- Global Logistics Award
- Supplier Diversity Award
- Supply Chain Innovation
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Procurement Technology
- Procurement Consultancy
- Future Leader
- Executive of the Year
- Project of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
- Social Enterprise
- Start-Up
Essential diary dates for 2024 and 2025…
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE continues to expand its repertoire of events, with more to come in 2024 and 2025. Discover our essential diary dates below.
2024 diary dates:
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 24-25 September 2024
- Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2024
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 6 November 2024
2025 diary dates:
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore | 11 February 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: Scope 3 | 5-6 March 2025
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE | 5-6 March 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 4-5 June 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September 2025
- Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September 2025
- Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE Chicago | 4 November 2025
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