Will Beattie (Past Speaker)

Will takes the lead in identifying new market opportunities, and assists in the establishment of new offices globally. In the last two years he has been Interim GM of the CIPS MENA office, and has assisted in the setting up of offices in Singapore and Beijing. He is currently overseeing CIPS operations in mainland Europe. Will is also responsible for working with global corporate clients to design and develop solutions to help organisations maximise their procurement and supply chain capability including people and process development. Will moved to CIPS in 2010 following a career with specialist event organisers IQPC, where he was responsible for business development opportunities in many specialist markets including the procurement and supply chain event arena where Will helped to successfully launch and develop some of the leading events in this field.