Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago

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Embedding resilience in procurement is no longer just a virtue; it is a necessity. Yet lasting change depends more on staff capability than top-down edicts. How can companies help procurement teams make decisions aligned with business goals? How can incentives be woven into a company’s fabric, and how can adherence to principles of resilience be measured?

Supported by Tata Consultancy Services

Moderated by 
John Ferguson, global head, trade and geopolitics, and Future of Trade initiative, Economist Impact

Speakers
Andrew New, chief executive, NHS Supply Chain
Nicolas Marie, chief procurement officer, Pladis
Thomas Newbigging, head of procurement sustainability, GSK
Darragh Clear, AI in sustainability consulting partner, TCS