Nicola Clarke

Nicola Clarke is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as a Procurement Business Partner for Commercial and Marketing at First Central since June 2024, where responsibility includes leading the Sourcing Strategy implementation. Prior experience includes significant roles at The Body Shop from November 2009 to May 2024, culminating in the position of Global Procurement Lead, managing Non-Trade Sourcing Strategy across multiple categories and supporting global logistics. Additional roles at The Body Shop involved responsibilities in gift buying, commercial coordination, and logistics. Earlier positions at L'Oréal, American Express, and TUI UK provided valuable experience in customer service and logistics. Nicola holds a BA in Tourism Management from Bournemouth University and A Levels from Littlehampton Sixth Form.