Moves: Richardson lands BA role

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by in Moves

British Airways
British Airways’ Tim Richardson has been promoted to the airline’s top sourcing role as head of procurement, reporting to CFO Keith Williams. Richardson, who was general manager of procurement operations at BA, succeeds Paul Alexander who leaves to join BP’s indirect procurement team. “There is no shortage of interest from the executive team,” said Richardson. “They are looking to save money because revenues are under pressure.” The situation, which Richardson described as “challenging” led to a recent profit warning (2008/09 results are expected to return a £150m loss).

Royal Mail
The Royal Mail has appointed Kathleen Harmeston as its new chief procurement officer, following a period of upheaval which saw the departures of two heads of procurement in a year. Harmeston replaces Richard Boyce, who left in 2008 following just six months in the role and joins from Atos Origin where she was a partner. Royal Mail is part way through a three-year procurement transformation exercise.

US Steel Corporation
Timothy Lynch has been appointed general manager, procurement at the United States Steel Corporation, succeeding Leslie Broglie who retires. He will be responsible for procurement activities at all US Steel facilities and will report to Michael Hatcher, vice president of procurement, raw materials and real estate. “During his short time with US Steel, Lynch has successfully managed key responsibilities and projects,” said John Goodish, executive vice president and COO. “We are confident he will employ the same focus and commitment he has exhibited throughout his career in his new role within our company.”

Carillion
Steve Parr, until recently the director of supply chain at UK house builder Taylor Wimpey, resigned from his role earlier this year. He has taken up a similar role at Carillion, where he is now supply chain director. Carillion is one of Europe’s largest construction companies, employing around 50,000 people and with revenues of about £5bn.Global oilfield services company Baker Hughes has appointed Arthur Soucy as vice president supply chain. “He brings over 27 years of experience in virtually every supply chain role from procurement to manufacturing,” said Martin Craighead, senior VP and chief operating officer. “We expect to benefit from his insight and experience as we execute our strategic plans to advance our capabilities in supply chain management to become a world-class leader.”

Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins, the UK builders’ merchants, which owns the brands Wickes and Tool Station, has promoted its group supply chain director Robin Proctor to the company’s executive committee in recognition of the contribution he has made to the company. Proctor joined the company in September 2006 and since then has completely restructured the supply chain division.

“His appointment to the executive committee recognises the increasing importance of supply chain to the company and Robin’s ongoing contribution to the group’s development,” a company statement said. “Our supply chain projects delivered £34m of cash savings in 2008 from stock reductions, while at the same time improving product availability.”

To read an interview with Robin Proctor, click here

Seco Tools
Swedish engineering group Seco Tools has promoted Nils Edlund, its senior vice president of logistics, to senior vice president of supply chain and a member of the group executive management. The new role includes production and logistics and is Edlund’s second promotion in six months after he joined the company in October last year from FLIR System’s thermography division. Edlund replaces Lars Svensson, who leaves the company.

Baker Hughes
Global oilfield services company Baker Hughes has appointed Arthur Soucy as vice president supply chain. “He brings over 27 years of experience in virtually every supply chain role from procurement to manufacturing,” said Martin Craighead, senior VP and chief operating officer. “We expect to benefit from his insight and experience as we execute our strategic plans to advance our capabilities in supply chain management to become a world-class leader.”

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