Hester C.

Hester C. is an experienced procurement and category management professional specializing in IT and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Interim IT & Market Data Category Manager at SMBC Group, Hester has held several interim management roles in notable organizations, including the London Stock Exchange, GSK, and British American Tobacco. Noteworthy contributions include leadership in various mergers and acquisitions, such as the Universal Bank Merger at SMBC Group and the Markit/IHS Merger at IHS Markit. Hester's expertise encompasses software sourcing and procurement, demonstrated through roles at companies like Deutsche Bank and Legal & General Investment Management. Education was completed at Shaftesbury School.