Vendigital bolsters aerospace and defence sector strength

Paul Adams
Paul Adams

An expanding firm of procurement and supply chain specialists, Vendigital, has made a senior level appointment to further bolster its knowledge and understanding of the global aerospace and defence sector.

Formerly head of operations at GKN Aerospace, Paul Adams has joined Vendigital’s leadership team and is heading up the firm’s aerospace and defence division. In his former role, Adams had responsibility for the day-to-day running of GKN’s UK-based wing structures operations including leading the business to selection as Airbus Best Performing supplier in 2015. Prior to this he held a strategic supply chain role at Rolls-Royce.

At Vendigital, Adams will be advising clients about how to improve their global supply chains and gear up for today’s more uncertain geopolitical climate. As well as helping businesses in the sector to make efficiencies and enhance their sourcing strategies, Paul will be helping them to adopt a robust procurement strategy to guide their corporate decision-making.

In addition to Adams' appointment, Vendigital has recently promoted Dr Renaud Durand to a new role as managing consultant, a senior leadership position in the business. Renaud has significant experience in the aerospace and defence sector and strong industry links spanning continental Europe in particular.

Michael Minall, partner and head of Vendigital’s global industrial practice, said: “Paul’s appointment represents a significant move to strengthen our team at a critical time for the industry. After a period of stability with strong order books, many manufacturers are facing more uncertain times and it is important to take stock now and gear up now.

“Currency movements are putting pressure on UK-based manufacturers and sourcing decisions are facing delays. Despite this, it is important for businesses in the sector to keep investing if they want to pick up orders from expanding programmes. Procurement strategy is playing an increasingly critical role in helping businesses to survive and thrive in today’s more volatile and uncertain trading environment.”

Vendigital is a firm of procurement and supply chain specialists working with FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 companies, as well as some mid-tier businesses. The firm’s specialists provide detailed support across a host of established and emerging industry sectors including aerospace and automotive, manufacturing and media.

www.vendigital.com

 

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