Join the Auckland Committee and Ben Farrell, CIPS Global CEO, for a coffee ☕

Ben will share observations and plans for the future direction of CIPS with a view to gaining input and insight from attendees. It is also a perfect opportunity to strengthen your professional networks and continue to support one another to provide the best procurement practices in the profession.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025

🕒 Time: 7:30am - 9:30am (NZDT)

📍 Location: Melba Victoria Street - Cnr Victoria and Hardinge Sts, Spark City, Auckland

Event Programme:

7:30am - Arrival
7:45am - Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country – AKL Chair
7:50am - CEO Welcome and Update
8:00am - Networking
9:30am - Event Concludes

CIPS Global CEO:

Ben Farrell joined CIPS as Global CEO in October 2024. Ben was formerly the Director of Operations, Planning and Delivery for the John Lewis Partnership and his experience includes procurement and supply chain management, membership, operations, digital transformation, and experience of the charity sector where he is the Chair of the Invictus Games Foundation Programme Board. He is the Chair of the Forces Employment Charity and is the Founder and organiser of the Blackthorn Rally which combines motorsport and conservation in Africa. Ben had an illustrious early career in the military achieving the rank of Colonel at a very young age. He was Commanding Officer of the Irish Guards, serving extensively around the world, and was awarded an MBE aged 29. An MBE is awarded to people who have made significant contributions to the community.

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