Welcoming Clare Martin to our Team

We are delighted to announce that Clare Martin will join us as Interim Procurement Director on 17 February 2025.

Clare is a familiar face to our members and customers, having previously served as Associate Director of Procurement for our host trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT), where she led the Integrated Procurement Service (IPS) and played a key role in our Customer Advisory Board (CAB).

With over 20 years of experience in the health and public sectors, Clare brings extensive expertise in procurement, commercial strategy, contract management, and transformation. Her collaborative and strategic approach aligns closely with our mission to drive innovation and efficiency.

As part of the senior leadership team, Clare will focus on the value we provide to our members and customers through our framework and consultancy offering, ensuring our continued support during this health and care reform and financial recovery period.

Alyson Brett, Managing Director, says: "We are delighted to welcome Clare on board. Her experience working on the NHS frontline and in our host trust, brings valuable existing relationships with procurement professionals in our region. More importantly, she provides the essential customer perspective to ensure our products and services are fit for purpose."