David Hurn

David Hurn is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Head of Group Procurement and Global Head of Procurement for Professional Services & HR at Informa since April 2019. Prior to this role, David worked as a Commercial Advisor at the Cabinet Office, providing expertise on complex commercial Brexit-related matters. David has held senior procurement positions at Adecco Group and IPG, managing substantial spend and driving significant savings. Earlier experiences include managerial roles at Grant Thornton UK LLP and Proxima Group, where David led various sourcing projects across multiple industries, achieving notable efficiencies and cost reductions. David's career began as a Buyer at InTechnology, and David holds a degree in Production & Operations Management from the University of Nottingham.