Adrian Furner has 30+ years' experience in the design, implementation, and delivery of commercial transactions using a wide portfolio of models from the simple traditional models though to new and novel business models. He has worked in a variety of sectors including defence and security, aviation, technology, infrastructure, banking and financial services, creative industries, public sector, and natural resources.

As an experienced practitioner Adrian is focused on 'Commercial Excellence', supporting organizations in developing and leveraging their 'commercial acumen' to gain better business outcomes. This includes: raising their commercial awareness; designing and implementing innovation models; and deploying relational contracting to enhance business performance.

Adrian held a number of VP/Director level commercial, procurement, and operations roles within FTSE30 organisations, giving him significant cross-border international experience ranging from complex capital intensive projects, thought to lower complexity operational opportunities. This includes: multi-billion £, long term Private Finance Initiative (PFI) bids; joint venture creation and management; outsourced training management; portfolio management; asset financing; civil aircraft sale, leasing and broking; M&As; technology innovation investment; and fully financed naval ship reactivations.

Adrian is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), and an Honorary Fellow of World Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM), where he is a former member elected Board Director. He has a BEng in Production Engineering and Management from the University of Nottingham, and has also completed the London Business School Corporate Finance Programme along with executive education programmes at both Wharton Business School and Oxford Saïd Business School. Adrian has contributed to a number of books on commercial and contract management and co-authored the Professional Services Leadership Handbook (www.koganpage.com/pslh).

Theresa Wallis leads the strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function at North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS). Since assuming her role in April 2023, Theresa has made significant strides in enhancing the SRM framework. From May to October 2023, she collaborated with PwC to develop a comprehensive SRM toolkit. This toolkit includes a framework that serves as the blueprint for NWLPS SRM, focusing on delivering innovation and initiatives. One of the successful outcomes during this period was an SRM pilot that identified initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and plastics in the delivery chain.

Theresa’s approach to SRM is driven by three core components: relationship management, supplier performance, and supplier risk management, with segmentation guiding the overall direction. She is accredited with the SRMP and holds qualifications in Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, and CIPS, the latter of which she is a member. Her interests span sustainability and biodiversity, reflecting her commitment to environmental responsibility. With nearly 36 years of NHS experience across primary, community, and secondary care, Theresa possesses extensive knowledge across a wide range of subjects. Despite her vast experience, she remains keen on updating her knowledge and exploring future ways of working.