Roger O'gorman
About Roger O'gorman
Roger O'Gorman serves as the Group Head of Procurement at Derivco and has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various sectors. He has held leadership roles at notable companies including Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered Bank, and BT, and is currently a mentor and advisor at Techstars in London.
Current Role at Derivco
Roger O'gorman serves as the Group Head of Procurement at Derivco, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees procurement strategies and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in supply chain management to drive efficiency and innovation within the organization. His current focus includes optimizing procurement processes and enhancing vendor relationships to support the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his current role, O'gorman held various significant positions in procurement. He was the Group Head of Technology Procurement & Vendor Management at BAT from 2020 to 2021 and served as the Group Head of Indirect Procurement, CAPEX, Services, FM & Property at BAT from 2021 to 2023. His experience also includes roles at BT, where he was the Global Head Procurement for Cyber Security and later the Procurement Director for Technology, Cloud & Security from 2016 to 2020.
Career Background in Financial Services
O'gorman has a solid background in the financial services sector, having worked at Credit Suisse as an Assistant Vice President from 2008 to 2010. He later joined Standard Chartered Bank, where he served as the Regional Head of Technology Supply Chain for Europe, Americas, and Africa from 2010 to 2016. His roles in these organizations contributed to his expertise in managing complex supply chains and technology procurement.
Education and Expertise
Roger O'gorman holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also earned a Master's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. His educational background complements his over 20 years of experience in commercial and technology transformation across various sectors, including Financial Services, FMCG, Telecoms, Technology, and Energy.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
Since 2019, O'gorman has been actively involved as a Mentor and Advisor at Techstars in London, England. He focuses on mentoring startups, leveraging his extensive knowledge in procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, he serves as an advisor for the Barclays Techstars Accelerator Program, where he supports emerging businesses in navigating the complexities of technology and procurement.