Meet the People Powering NEPO
Behind all of NEPO's procurement solutions is a dedicated team working to deliver value for the public sector. Our people bring expertise, passion and a shared commitment to supporting our Member Authorities, Associate Members, suppliers and communities. From category specialists to communications and support teams, each member plays a vital role in driving innovation and ensuring the best outcomes for public sector procurement.
Our Directors
Nicola Shelley
Managing Director
Steven Sinclair
Procurement & Commercial Director
Construction Team
Jane Turner
Construction Lead
Andrea Cellini
Procurement Coordinator
James Kobasa
Procurement Coordinator
Lily Hogarth
Procurement Assistant
Corporate Services Team
Nick McDonald
Corporate Services and ICT Lead
Jake Pattison
Procurement Coordinator
Shae Singh
Procurement Assistant
Energy Team
Marie Forster
Energy Lead
Laura Kyle
Energy Lead
Adam Gallagher
Procurement Coordinator
Hannah Nelson
Procurement Coordinator
Ben Wild
Procurement Assistant
Jude Lawless
Procurement Assistant
Facilities Management Team
Michelle Armstrong
Facilities Management Lead
Stephanie Westgarth
Procurement Coordinator
Michelle Graham
Procurement Coordinator
Sam Herron
Procurement Assistant
Fleet and Building Materials Team
Liam Shuttleworth
Fleet & Building Materials Lead
Callum Thompson
Procurement Coordinator
Sam Davidson
Procurement Assistant
Food and Professional Services Team
Carl Telford
Professional Services Lead
Rhian Hepple
Procurement Coordinator
Claire Darling-Cooper
Procurement Coordinator
Harry McBeth
Procurement Assistant
NEPRO Team
Ruth Long
NEPRO Lead
Lucinda Carty
NEPRO Procurement Business Partner
Joy Stafford
Procurement Coordinator
Katie Dawson
Procurement Coordinator
Will Quinn
Procurement Assistant
Strategic Advisory and Resources Hub
Gavin Rimmington
Head of Public Sector
Bethany Wake
Strategic Advisory Hub Lead
Open Team
Adam Smith
Head of Digital and eProcurement
Graham Kelly
Open Product Owner
Joanne Emery
Product & Service Specialist
Anthony Ihaza
Open Business Analyst
Alia Nabi
Design & Engagement Coordinator
Scott Bell
Data & Systems Officer
Emanuela Codara
Data & Systems Officer
Joe Taylor
Open Customer Services Coordinator
Georgia Smithson
Open Customer Services Coordinator
Business Operations
Jenny Robins
Operations Specialist
Ged Underwood
Finance & Business Officer
Vicky Owen
Executive Assistant
Matilda Charles
Business Support Assistant
Michael Murray
Commercial Manager
Kirstie Rumis
Partnerships Specialist
Rachel Bruce
Communications & PR Specialist
Julie Garvin
Communications & Marketing Officer
Keith Lamb
Social Value & Supplier Coordinator