Richard Dickinson

Richard Dickinson (MCIPS) is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in technology sourcing and category management across various sectors. Currently serving as Technology Sourcing Lead for EMEA at Mastercard, Richard has held significant positions including Group Procurement Director at KCOM and IT & BPO Global Category Manager for HSBC. Richard’s background also includes leadership roles within the UK Civil Service, notably as Commercial Lead for the Department of Health and Head of Procurement for the Food Standards Agency. Richard holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from Leeds Beckett University and a BA Hons in International Relations & Politics from Staffordshire University.