From Foreign Office to FCA - Dominic Hastings on Procurement Leadership
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In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Dominic Hastings, Chief Procurement Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
With a career spanning public and private sectors - from the Foreign Office to NATS and now leading procurement at one of the UK’s most influential regulators - Dominic brings a wealth of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and team leadership.
Together, Sian and Dominic explore:
How to build and sustain high-performing procurement teams in fast-changing environments
What the UK’s procurement reform means in practice, and how to embrace the new freedoms
The role of digital transformation in creating space for strategic impact
Why procurement’s voice must be heard in the language of business, not just procurement
The opportunities (and realities) of AI for procurement professionals today
From Oxford PPE graduate to global development, consultancy and now regulatory leadership, Dominic’s career is a testament to curiosity, adaptability and a passion for people. This conversation shines a light on why procurement remains such a rewarding and impactful profession.
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