Chadwick Makepeace

Chadwick Makepeace serves as the Supply Chain Executive Manager at Virgin Galactic since September 2012, focusing on establishing a high-performing team for the Abu Dhabi Spaceport while implementing innovative procurement strategies. Previously, Chadwick held the role of Global Sourcing Manager at Belkin, emphasizing the development of a preferred supplier network. Prior experience includes a Senior Procurement Specialist position at Ernst & Young, where enhanced value propositions were delivered for supply chain solutions, along with roles as Procurement Manager at BP and Category Manager at BHP Billiton - each contributing to extensive procurement and supply chain expertise. Chadwick's academic background includes a BS in Economics from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and a Doctor of Education from Eton College.