David Bland

David Bland serves as the Head of Procurement at Arrival since June 2021, following experience as a Procurement Manager. Prior to Arrival, David Bland was the Managing Director of David Bland Consultants Ltd, providing financial analysis, contract management, and procurement services to the automotive industry from November 2014 to March 2024. David Bland's previous roles include financial analysis and contract management at Jaguar Land Rover from January 2013 to June 2021, with a focus on offshore and outsourced contracts, as well as serving as an AME BIW Financial Analyst. Earlier career experience encompasses positions as a Procurement Buyer at Expert Tooling and Automation Ltd and nightclub management at Penthouse Nottingham. David Bland also worked as an Events Supervisor at Nailcote Hall Hotel. David Bland holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management Studies from the University of Nottingham, earned between 2009 and 2012.