David Forde

David Forde is an experienced professional in procurement and commercial strategy, currently serving as the Head of Commercial & Procurement for Digital Services & Technology at National Highways since February 2021. Forde leads the OCAMS team, focusing on procurement activities for operational control systems and network asset management. Prior to this, Forde held various leadership roles, including Head of Purchasing at Relyon and Senior Category Manager at Viridor, where responsibilities encompassed managing procurement teams and optimizing supply chain processes. Forde's earlier career includes significant roles at Clarks and Showerlux, with a solid foundation in engineering and business studies from the University of Portsmouth and De Montfort University.