Ai Group Podcasts

Welcome to a very special episode. Our guest is Ann Ackerson, the global head of procurement for BAE Systems. For those who don’t know, BAE Systems is a high-tech global defence Prime Contractor. It provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. With a workforce of over 93,000 people in 40 countries the company develops, manufactures, and support products and systems that deliver high-end military capability and increased national security. So to have the Head of Procurement on the show is a big deal, and makes for a very special episode. And the conversation between host James Scotland and Ann lives up to expectations. James and Ann discuss: • How does one become the global Head of Procurement for a large organisation, and what’s it like? • The latest world views on multiple key procurement issues • The lessons from Covid and other disruptions • The world of Defence Industry and innovation • ESG and the impact on business • What does a ‘great’ sup