About
I am now retired but retain an academic association with the University for now. Formerly, I was a Senior Lecturer in the Operations and Supply Chain Management group within the Management School and Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and External Engagement. My research interests were in the areas of procurement, service operations, and supply chain management with a focus on the importance of inter-personal relationships and collaboration. Modern slavery in supply chains and social value were focal research themes, and formed the basis for extensive liaison with other universities both in the UK (Lancaster, Cardiff, Nottingham, Hull, Oxford and Surrey) and Australia (RMIT, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales). I also worked closely with a variety of external organisations, including the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the UK Home Office, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Stronger Together, the ETI and the International Slavery Museum (ISM), as well many large businesses, industry bodies and NGOs.