LHC Procurement Group (LHC) appointed Shona Snow as its new director of product innovation.
Shona Snow has spent over 20 years in procurement and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
LHC stated that Shona has led several complex collaborative procurement projects across local authorities including Surrey County Council and Southwark Council.
It was during her time as a procurement consultant for Southwark Council that she first encountered LHC. She worked closely with LHC’s regional team on the development of the Architect Design Services (ADS1.1) framework.
Upon completion of her contract, Shona was employed directly by LHC as a consultant before providing maternity cover for the then-regional director of LHC Jennifer Castle.
Jennifer, who is now the group’s chief operating officer, said: “Shona impressed me so much that I trusted her to deliver the strategic vision for LHC London and the South East, working alongside the acting director, in my absence.
“She has a “think outside the box” mentality, which she expertly couples with astute practical delivery. I’m really pleased she has joined us as the new director of product innovation.”
Shona added: “I moved into the public sector because I wanted to have a win-win relationship with my supply base and work for an organisation that saw suppliers as its allies, with whom they could work together for the good of the taxpayer. I felt that, in the public sector, I could be perfectly positioned to support progress and drive change during my career.
“I’ve always been inspired by LHC’s purpose-driven ethos, and the fact that it’s not for profit really appeals to me. I’m looking forward to properly getting underneath the skin of LHC and using my collaborative working style to draw out innovation and new ideas from the procurement team and wider organisation.
“A huge passion of mine is removing barriers for SMEs when it comes to being appointed to frameworks, and actively attracting SMEs from more diverse backgrounds. I will therefore champion even more developments in this area.
“My work will help us to better serve the needs of clients as they face ongoing pressure to upgrade and decarbonise their building stock, and keep abreast of regulation and policy changes, all while battling to keep their heads above water financially.”
