Gordon joined NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) in December 2019 from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where since January 2001, he has held various senior procurement roles. During this initial period in his new role, Gordon has led the national procurement response to the COVID-19 emergency and is now focusing attention on shaping National Procurement to be well placed to meet the challenges of the future. Gordon started in procurement in 1986 as a graduate trainee in food manufacturing then spent 10 years in the power industry before moving to the NHS. With a grown-up family, his cocker spaniels ensure he and his wife continue to enjoy an active outdoor life in his spare time. This includes both caravanning and sailing with his family and friends.

Pennie Taylor is an award-winning freelance journalist and broadcaster who specialises in health and care issues. Based in Glasgow, Pennie was BBC Scotland’s first Health Correspondent; she has worked both on national newsdesks and within NHS Scotland.

Adriana Roemmele joined NHS Scotland in 2006 from a supply chain and procurement background within the private sector. A law graduate from the University of Glasgow, she is currently the Innovation and Improvement Lead at NHS NSS National Procurement. Adriana has experience across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical categories, engaging with a diverse stakeholder base within Health and across the wider public sector. Adriana is now leading a team that directly promotes and supports Innovation activity amongst innovators, funding organisations and test beds, partnering with wide ranging organisations across the Innovation ecosystem in Scotland to accelerate innovation within Health and Social Care

Lindsay is currently the NHSScotIand Scan for Safety Programme Implementation Manager and has recently led the national implementation team to successfully roll out a national Inventory Management System across all NHSScotland Health Boards. Lindsay is now leading the national implementation of Point of Care scanning for the national Scan for Safety Programme. Via Point of Care scanning and the adoption of global standards, the programme aims to increase traceability and recall ability for medical devices used in acute care. Previously Lindsay was the Technology Services Manager for NHS National Services Scotland National Procurement - the Centre of Expertise for NHSScotland procurement. It was here that she was responsible for strategic leadership of digital procurement solutions, delivering national programmes of work that embrace new technologies and digital solutions to transform services.

Simon has worked as Programme Director since 2019 within NHS National Services Scotland. He was appointed Programme Director for the NHSScotland Scan for Safety Programme in January 2022 following approval of the Scan for Safety programme by the Scottish Government. Prior to taking on this role, Simon was Programme Director for the Public Health Scotland (PHS) Contact Tracing Programme, established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working in partnership with the Scottish Government and all Health Boards to tackle increasing numbers of positive COVID cases across Scotland, the programme developed, delivered and evolved a number of national operations including the deployment of a national approach to contact tracing which included the inception of a National Contact Tracing Centre.

Alan is CIPFA qualified accountant and has spent the bulk of his professional career working in health finance at the Scottish Government. He is currently Deputy Director of Health Infrastructure and Sustainability and has policy responsibility for capital investment, health facilities and delivery of the Net Zero and sustainability agenda across NHS Scotland.

Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply with a MSc in Supply Chain Management from The University of Strathclyde. I hold wide responsibilities including strategy, assurance, statutory reporting, performance management and sustainable procurement within NHS NSS National Procurement Centre of Expertise for Health. Our organisation is tasked with procurement and supply of over £1.5bn of spend annually. I represent the organisation across NHS Scotland, cross-sectoral and governmental forums, engaging with senior policy and operational leaders influencing future direction. I am a fully qualified coach and part of the NSS coaching cohort. I’m an advocate of continuous personal development and unlocking the potential of people to deliver the answers to the big issues we face.

Susan is responsible for building connections with grant making bodies and public sector agencies to secure financial and 'in-kind' support for both the delivery of current services, and the development of new services to meet growing demand. With a background in strategy, policy and community development, predominately within the social housing sector, Susan is a keen advocate of Community Wealth Building, and exploring opportunities for collaborative working to meet the needs of local communities.

Mary joined Scotland Excel in 2019 to lead a collaborative two-year programme that delivered positive change in procurement practice across five procurement teams from member organisations in the Tayside region. On completion of the programme, Mary was appointed as Strategic Programme Manager for Scotland Excel's construction, transport and environment category teams in June 2021. In this role, she has been responsible for the launch of new frameworks supporting Scotland's net zero ambitions, and has worked with the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise to identify carbon reduction opportunities through supply chain innovation. In December 2023, Mary was appointed Chief Procurement Officer and now oversees all Scotland Excel procurement activity across corporate, education, ICT, construction, transport and environment. Mary is an experienced leader with extensive background in local government and the private sector. Before joining Scotland Excel, she was the Corporate Procurement Manager at Perth & Kinross Council.

Nick was part of the team responsible for shaping Greiner’s global sustainability strategy, known as Blue Plan. His Greiner Bio-One role encompasses not only the strategic delivery of Greiner’s sustainability initiatives within the UK, but also the successful implementation and management of the ISO14001 (Environmental Management System) certification at Greiner Bio-One’s facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Gemma Waring is a qualified bid writer, trainer, and coach. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Gemma has worked in the sector for 20 years and her career has been marked by exceptional achievements due to her determination to succeed and her passion for empowering others. A beacon of diligence and reliability, Gemma is recognised for setting and upholding high standards. Her enthusiasm for the procurement sector is infectious, propelling her to stay abreast of industry developments and generously share her knowledge, including being a key played in the roll out of the Procurement Act 2023. Gemma's dedication recently earned her the prestigious title of Runner Up in the APMP UK's annual awards in the Supplier of the Year category and seen her continuously develop her own skills as an advocate of life-long learning. At the helm of G Waring Consulting Ltd since 2019, Gemma orchestrates success in public sector tendering and procurement projects – securing new business and successful outcomes across the board. Notable accomplishments include bid writing endeavours for blue-chip companies, securing multimillion pound contracts, working with Scottish Government on a national training campaign, and securing successful outcomes in complex multi supplier / multi lot frameworks and DPSs. In her role as Lead Trainer and Skills Coach for the Bid Coordinator Apprenticeship, Gemma also runs multiple cohorts, shaping training content, and assessing learners for long term development and supporting new entrants to the sector to grow and flourish. Gemma Waring is not just a consultant and trainer; she is a driving force behind transformative change, infusing every project with unmatched enthusiasm and expertise.

Nick was part of the team responsible for shaping Greiner’s global sustainability strategy, known as Blue Plan. His Greiner Bio-One role encompasses not only the strategic delivery of Greiner’s sustainability initiatives within the UK, but also the successful implementation and management of the ISO14001 (Environmental Management System) certification at Greiner Bio-One’s facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.

Moira joined NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) in October 2021 and has worked within NHS Scotland for over 10 years including previously in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Forth Valley. Within her role Moira has responsibility for 67 national specialist services commissioned on behalf of Scottish Government and NHS Scotland’s health boards. Specialist and highly specialist healthcare services treat patients living with a rare condition or who have highly specialist needs. These services are therefore not available in every hospital because they can only be delivered by teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who have the necessary training, skills and experience. Moira and her team work with provider boards to maximise available resources, ensuring that patients have access to high-quality services and standards of care that can be measured against appropriate standards with each designated service subject to strict governance and performance reviews. Moira also has responsibility for the National planning team. Moira and her team have worked over recent months to support Scottish Governments mobilisation of a planning and delivery board which has a focus on delivery of sustainable services planned using a population health based approach.

Kris Lindsay is a prominent leader in NHS Scotland's procurement community, providing leadership to various NHS organisations, including the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service, Public Health Scotland, and NHS Shetland. With a 15-years in public sector procurement, Kris possesses a deep understanding of public contract regulations and Scotland's dynamic public sector procurement landscape. Having embarked on his NHS journey in 2010 in a junior procurement role, Kris reached the position of Head of Procurement in 2020. Before joining the NHS, Kris's professional path led him through various public sector organisations, including the Scottish Parliament. In 2019, he achieved membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

Úna Bartley is the Scottish Government lead for Community Wealth Building within Health and Social Care. As part of this work, she is leading the ‘Anchors’ workstream which is supporting NHS Boards play into the Community Wealth Building Agenda. The procurement aspect of this workstream is being taken forward in partnership with NHS National Services Scotland. Immediately prior to coming into the Scottish Government, she was co-founder and Director of the Wellbeing Economy in Scotland. She has a background in policy and public affairs, and has worked for number of national organisation covering a range of policy areas including climate change, international development, tax avoidance, higher education and housing.

A committed NHS IT geek, Dave Mills is the head of Think Healthcare, one of the largest NHS specialist cloud telephony platforms. Dave has a broad background in the NHS IT sector, starting with half a decade in GP practice management which fuelled a passion to improve IT infrastructure within the NHS for patients benefit. He has since been involved with various national provider platforms including patient workflow platforms and primary care clinical systems. His current passion is focussing on improving patient access via the medium of cloud telephony.

For the past decade Martyn has specialised in supporting NHS organisations across Scotland with advanced telecoms solutions. Working with organisations of all sizes from GP practice to health board level, he is passionate about bringing real world benefits to the practices & patients of Scotland.

Garry is Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in the East of Scotland, covering Edinburgh and the Lothians, Fife and the Borders. FSB offers members a wide range of vital business services, including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in Government. Its aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions.