Kathryn Gillard Fcips

Kathryn Gillard FCIPS is an accomplished procurement professional currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at Equans UK & Ireland since November 2025. Prior to this role, Kathryn held positions including Group Procurement Director at Landsec from June 2021 to November 2025 and at McCarthy Stone from March 2019 to June 2021. Additional experience includes consultancy roles focused on procurement transformation at Mace, Grainger PLC, and Aptuit, as well as interim leadership in procurement practice management at The Bicester Village Shopping Collection. Kathryn's career began with strategic sourcing at Grosvenor Group and includes consultancy work for Circle Anglia and Research Councils UK. Educational credentials include an MBA from Cardiff University, an MCIPS qualification, and a BA (HONS) in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from the University of South Wales.