Martin Bowden is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and risk management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant in Third Party Risk Management at 3VRM and a Trainee Outdoor Education Instructor with The City of Edinburgh Council, Martin has held significant roles including Head of Supplier Management at Tesco Bank, where notable achievements included enhancing third-party risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance. Martin's career spans prominent organizations such as The Scottish National Investment Bank, Royal London, Standard Life Aberdeen, and Virgin Money, where Martin consistently drove improvements in procurement and supplier risk management. Martin holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.