Governance

Trustee and GBT Chair

Henrik Larsen worked at A.P Moller – Maersk Group for over 40 years. His career took him across the world, from training in San Francisco to management positions in the United Arab Emirates, Europe, and South America.

His final role with the company was Chief Procurement Officer, managing a global workforce from the Maersk Procurement head office in Copenhagen. Today, Henrik is a board member and advisor to multiple organisations. As well as being a CIPS trustee, Henrik is the Chair of the Membership Committee and sits on the CIPS Nominations Committee.

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In November 2020, Adil became the Supply Chain General Manager for Shell’s Gasto-Liquids business in Qatar. In this role, he pioneered the digital transformation of the supply chain for Shell’s $19 billion Pearl asset.

The pearl asset is the world’s largest gas-to-liquids facility.

Adil's focus was on developing the team’s digital skills, fostering a culture of digital innovation, introducing generative AI-powered procurement governance, and implementing the initial elements of a ‘digital twin’ for the complex supply chain.

Adil completed the MCIPS qualification early in his career and was awarded Fellowship in recognition of his work in promoting the profession and the Institute. He has been an active member of the CIPS Central London branch and was a founding member of the CIPS Qatar Branch. Recently, he has initiated a revamp of the Fellows network in Qatar.

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James Smith is an experienced finance and risk management executive with extensive international experience in strategic leadership, enterprise risk, and asset management. His career is defined by a strong track record of embedding robust risk frameworks and driving sustainable growth across global markets.

James currently serves as Head of Enterprise Risk Management for Glencore’s Global Oil Department, where he leads the implementation and sustainment of ERM practices, integrating risk management into core business processes to support strategic objectives. He has previously worked with senior management teams across Africa, the US, and Europe, delivering transformative change and operational resilience.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, James contributes to governance and strategic oversight as a member of various boards and sub-committees within Glencore’s equity portfolio, specialising in enterprise risk and strategic initiatives. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), James combines technical expertise with pragmatic leadership to strengthen organisational performance.

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Jay is the Group Procurement Director and Chief Procurement Officer at ITV Plc, a global FTSE listed Media and Entertainment business. In this role, he lead the modernisation of ITV's procurement and supply chain functions.

Jay's modernisation efforts helped to achieve significant cost efficiencies, and supported the company's digital transformation. Prior to ITV, Jay led several global, large-scale, and complex procurement and supply chain transformation programmes across aerospace and defence, banking, logistics, and consumer electronics.

Throughout his career, Jay has been recognised for his leadership and strong ability to create competitive advantage by aligning functional goals to broader business strategies. His commitment to driving progressive, sustainable and resilient business practices continues to influence his work today.

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Juliet Sotnick was VP Procurement and Supply Chain at IHS Towers, focusing on emerging international markets. She has served as Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Babcock International Group.

In this role, she was leading a global team of 1,000 people. Prior to that, she was Group Head of Procurement at Sky and Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. in New York. Juliet holds a Masters in Business Administration from New York University, has completed the Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership Programme at Harvard University and is an accredited Executive Coach. Juliet has been a Fellow of CIPS since 2016.

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Ken Jones has dedicated thirty years to international development projects in Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. Alongside lecturing in accounting and finance, Ken has extensive experience in audit, risk, and performance.

Ken is has experience in financial management at several organisations. Until June 2022, he was the Chief Operating Officer of TradeMark East Africa, leading the procurement function and holding responsibility for over $1bn of spend. He is a governor and board member at multiple third-sector organisations and currently sits on the CIPS Foundation Committee.

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Lara Banjo is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of international experience in strategic financial leadership, transformation, and regulatory compliance across diverse sectors. Her career is marked by a strong track record of delivering sustainable growth and driving change at scale.

Lara currently serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Saffron Building Society, following senior leadership roles at HSBC Innovation Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Standard Bank, Metro Bank, and Credit Suisse. She brings extensive governance experience as a Non-Executive Director and Trustee at Be United Scotland, and as a Non-Executive Director for FIFCO (Global Corporate Football), where she supports strategy and governance for an international sports and investment group.

Recognised for her commitment to building diverse, high-performing teams, Lara has led large-scale finance transformations across EMEA and championed excellence in financial control and risk management. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and an MBA graduate, she combines technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver impactful results.

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Richard Wilding is a global thought leader in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management. He is the Emeritus Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield School of Management.

There he explores topics such as supply chain 4.0 and balancing supply chain impact on people, planet, and profits. Richard was the previous chair of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and holds multiple non-executive directorships and sits on the CIPS Remuneration Committee. He was named by procurious.com as a top 10 global game changer during Covid-19.

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Rachael Legg is an expert in procurement, business change and transformation. For over 20 years, she’s been driving profitability and enabling growth at organisations in a range of sectors, including food, retail, media, and law.

She is currently the Group Chief Procurement Officer at Lightsource bp, as well as an advisor to CIPS and Pancreatic Cancer Action. Rachael has a Master’s in Engineering, Manufacture and Management and is studying the Executive MBA at Warwick Business School. Rachael currently sits on the CIPS Remuneration Committee.

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Suzanne Wise is a lawyer by professional background and a sustainability expert. She has been a board director and senior executive with extensive experience across a diverse range of industries.

This experience ranges from the consumer and FMCG manufacturing sector, to the rail and infrastructure sectors. She has worked within large, complex and multinational private, public regulated industry and not-for-profit entities. Suzanne retired from her executive career in 2022, returning to the UK in 2023 and is a strategy consultant focusing on climate change and sustainability, and their impact on business.

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Wael is a seasoned business executive with over 29 years of international experience. He currently serves as the Middle East Lead for Sustainable Procurement & Value Chain at Accenture.

Wael has held senior roles as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific for Fortune 500 companies and prominent regional conglomerates. His expertise in procurement and supply chain management has led to award-winning transformation programs that have significantly advanced the capabilities of leading organisations.

In addition to his executive roles, Wael is an expert in sustainability and shared services. He has successfully developed and implemented global transformation roadmaps, operating models, digital solutions, and upskilling programs.

A veteran member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for over 20 years, Wael currently chairs the CIPS MENA Fellows and is a member of the CIPS Global Membership Committee.