John O'callaghan
About John O'callaghan
John O'Callaghan serves as the Global Head of Procurement for IT Infrastructure at HSBC, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in procurement and IT sourcing, having previously worked at Computacenter, Lloyds Banking Group, and NatWest Group.
Work at HSBC
John O'Callaghan has served as the Global Head of Procurement - IT Infrastructure at HSBC since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing a category spend that exceeds $1.3 billion, which includes both operational and capital expenditures. He oversees procurement activities for various IT services, such as Client Services, Network/Telco Services, Data Centre Services, and Cloud Services. Additionally, he manages a team of six Category Managers located in the UK and Asia, focusing on global strategic spend activity across the IT category.
Previous Employment History
Before joining HSBC, John O'Callaghan held several positions in procurement and sourcing. He worked at Computacenter as a Buyer for one year from 1999 to 2000. He then returned to Computacenter as a Senior Buyer from 2001 to 2007 and later served as a Category Manager from 2008 to 2012. After Computacenter, he worked at Lloyds Banking Group as an IT Sourcing Manager from 2013 to 2015 in London, United Kingdom. Following that, he was the Head of IT Infrastructure Supply Chain at NatWest Group from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
John O'Callaghan completed his high school education at Parmiters School from 1990 to 1996. He then attended West Herts College, where he studied Retail and Distribution, achieving a GNVQ from 1996 to 1998. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in procurement and IT infrastructure management.
Professional Responsibilities
In his current role at HSBC, John O'Callaghan is responsible for overseeing a significant category spend that includes both operational and capital expenditures. He manages a team of six Category Managers and directs global strategic spend activities across the IT category. His responsibilities encompass procurement activities for a wide range of IT services, ensuring effective management and optimization of resources.