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Christopher Bell , Commercial Director
Bell has over 20 years ’ experience in leading procurement and commercial functions specialising in business transformation , outsourcing and category management development . Currently , he is the first ever Commercial Director in the unique surroundings of the City of London Corporation , existing for over 800 years with responsibility for the Square Mile and the City of London Police , the Barbican Centre , Tower Bridge and Hampstead Heath . Bell leads a 60-person strong department with responsibility for Category Management , Procurement Operations , Policy and Compliance , Accounts Payable , Contract Management , Commercialism and Responsible Procurement . This follows on from positions held at Accenture , London 2012 , BiP Solutions and a range of Local Government positions in Scotland .
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Bell is very much a results-driven leadership professional that leads from the front , he sees people as they key component of any successful operation and is a firm sponsor of mentoring , personal development and apprenticeships . The transformation of City Procurement has seen him being named as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply ( CIPS ) Management Professional of the year 2016 .
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