Nick Ford receives fellowship for his contribution to the industry

LONDON - 17 July 2014: Xchanging plc, the business process, procurement and technology services provider, is proud to announce that Nick Ford, Customer Service and Delivery Director, EMEA, at Xchanging Procurement Services, has been accepted into the prestigious Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) fellowship based on his 28-year contribution to the procurement sector.

Fellowship is the highest grade of CIPS membership; an accolade that recognises outstanding achievement, knowledge and experience in the procurement and supply profession. A world-leading industry body, CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of specialised skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management.

Nick Ford has over 25 years of procurement consulting, outsourcing and operational experience across a wide variety of industries and, as a result, has driven excellence across many blue chip organisations.  His position as an industry thought leader is further evidenced by Nick's contributions to industry press and his regular speaking engagements at procurement conferences on topics ranging from value chain to technology to risk management.

Shirley Cooper, Past president and Chairperson of The Fellowship, said: "The CIPS Fellowship brings together senior advocates of our institute and the profession. We are delighted to accept Nick Ford into our Fellowship. Nick is an industry leader  of three decades. His passion, drive and determination to the sector continue to advance the profession for the public good."

Nick Ford, Customer Service and Delivery Director, EMEA, adds: "I am honoured to be a part of the CIPS Fellowship. This milestone is not only personally significant; it is also testament to the quality of work and expertise within Xchanging's procurement services. I am grateful to CIPS for this honour and look forward to actively contributing to the fellowship program."

With a global community spread across 150 countries, CIPS is the only body in the world to promote a Code of Conduct, which has since become the international model for purchasing and supply practice. To learn more about Xchanging, visit www.xchanging.com. To learn more about CIPS visit here.

For further information, please contact:

Jenny Rushforth
Global PR Manager, Xchanging
Tel: +44 20 3604 3060
Email: jenny.rushforth@xchanging.com

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