Dan Urwin

Dan Urwin has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as the Head of Procurement at Whitbread since June 2016, where responsibilities include policy formation, sourcing, contract management, and risk management. Previous roles include Procurement Director at Veolia Environmental Services UK, overseeing significant spend across the UK and Ireland, and various positions at Coca-Cola Enterprises, where Dan managed procurement teams and implemented procurement best practices across Europe. Earlier in Dan's career, experience was gained at Whitbread in roles from Distribution Manager to Head of Service Delivery, with a strong focus on supply chain efficiency and supplier management. Dan holds an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University and a BA in Economics from The University of Sheffield.