Mike Ford
Global Lead, EHS & Sustainability
Avetta
Mike became exposed to supply chains when he began working in health and safety management 25 years ago. During that time, he held positions such as, Head of Health and Safety, on some of the largest metro projects within Europe with responsibility for pre-qualifying and monitoring direct and in-direct supply chain. 20 years ago, he diversified into the development and delivery of ethical supply chain programmes. He has more than 15 years’ experience of developing and implementing global supplier evaluation programmes in developed and emerging economies such as Africa, Asia and throughout Europe. In addition, he has supported with many major brands in defining their procurement and compliance requirements, especially in regard to contractors. Mike has a master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management and a master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain management and is a chartered Safety Practitioner and member of CIPS.