SupplyChain Magazine January 2017 | Page 15

New leadership
CIPS PROFILE in my career and given me the tools and techniques I need to get the best value for money for the organisation that I work for ,” she said .

New leadership

In November , last year , CIPS announced that Sam Walsh would take over as the organisation ’ s Presidency . Walsh , previously known for his role as CEO of the international mining giant Rio Tinto for 25 years , succeeded the outgoing president Richard Masser .

THE CIPS SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AWARDS ARE RESPECTED AS A BENCHMARK FOR EXCELLENCE , WITH OVER 1000 PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS CEREMONY EACH YEAR

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