Our Board share responsibility for managing all our employees and meet formally monthly. The Board is chaired by the managing director. Any reports requiring further scrutiny or decisions outside of the delegated responsibilities are referred as appropriate to the Management Committee or a relevant sub-committee.
By law, senior officers are not allowed to participate in any party political activity and expected to advise and assist all councillors, irrespective of their political affiliation. This is of particular importance to us where political representation is from 13 local authorities.
Managing Director
Current: Simon Hill
The most senior officer at YPO is the Managing Director who working closely with the management committee and lead authority provides provide leadership, strategic direction and operational management to ensure the delivery of all services.
Email: [email protected]
Executive Director
Current: Richard Taylor
This role has responsibility for Sales, Marketing, Catalogue production, CPD and Customer Engagement.
Email: [email protected]
Executive Director
Current: Julie Hawley
This role has responsibility for leading the organisation’s Finance, IT, and Business Change & Business Intelligence functions.
Email: [email protected]
Executive Director
Current: Jacquie Lightfoot
This role has responsibility for leading the Warehouse, Logistics and HR & People Services teams.
Email: jacquie.lightfoot@ypo.co.uk
Executive Director
Current: Andrea Smith
This role has responsibility for Procurement Product & Supply Solutions, Procurement Service & Supply Solutions and the Public Sector Customer Engagement Team.
Email: [email protected]