Alan Wilkinson

Alan Wilkinson has over 40 years of work experience in various roles related to quality assurance and supply chain management.

Alan started their career at NSK-RHP Bearings, where they served as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, leading a team and implementing quality management systems.

After a successful tenure at NSK-RHP Bearings, Wilkinson joined Treves UK Ltd as a Project Quality Manager, overseeing quality management activities for the company's projects.

Alan then joined Cameron (OneSubsea Ltd), a Schlumberger Company, where they held multiple roles. As a Supplier Quality Development Engineer, they played a crucial role in improving supply chain quality. Later, they became a Regional Supplier Quality Development Manager, leading a team and implementing quality improvement strategies throughout the supply chain.

Wilkinson then joined Schlumberger as a CAMERON Group EAF RC Supplier Quality Manager, accountable for supplier quality performance and leading an international team.

Currently, they are serving as the Global Head Supplier Quality and Development at Sulzer, where they are responsible for managing supplier quality and development globally.

Overall, Wilkinson has gained extensive experience in quality management and supply chain, with a proven track record of implementing quality systems and driving continuous improvement.

Alan Wilkinson's education history begins in 1976 when they graduated from Featherstone High School with a degree in O Level High School Education. Alan then attended Wakefield District College from 1980 to 1984, studying Mechanical Engineering and obtaining an ONC degree in Mechanical & Production Engineering. From 1982 to 1986, they attended Bradford College, earning multiple HNC degrees in different fields. These fields of study include Materials Engineering, Special Steels, and Quality Assurance. In terms of additional certifications, Alan obtained the Chartered Quality Professional MCQP certification from The Chartered Quality Institute, although the specific details regarding the month and year are not provided.