Laura Faulkner
About Laura Faulkner
Laura Faulkner serves as the Director of Shared Services at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, she has previously worked in various leadership roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland and GSK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Faulkner has served as the Director of Shared Services at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing various shared service functions within the organization. Prior to this position, she held the role of Director of Supply Chain Management and Chief Procurement Officer at Nationwide from 2016 to 2019. Her experience at Nationwide reflects her extensive background in procurement and supply chain management.
Previous Roles at Royal Bank of Scotland
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Laura Faulkner held multiple positions at Royal Bank of Scotland. She served as the Head of Supply Chain Services from 2015 to 2016 and as the Interim Head of Supply Chain Services from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked in various capacities including Head of Procurement for UK Retail, Wealth, and Ulster Bank Divisions from 2011 to 2013, and Head of Performance Improvement from 2009 to 2011. Her tenure at RBS spanned over a decade, showcasing her expertise in supply chain and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Laura Faulkner studied at the University of Strathclyde, where she earned a BSc in Technology and Business Studies, focusing on Economics and Manufacturing Management from 1992 to 1996. She furthered her education at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, achieving the MCIPS designation from 1996 to 1998 and currently pursuing the FCIPS designation since 2014. Her educational background supports her extensive career in procurement and supply chain management.
Achievements in Procurement and Leadership
In 2020, Laura Faulkner was recognized as the CIPS Leader of The Year, an accolade that highlights her leadership excellence in the fields of procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, she serves as a Trustee Director of the Nationwide Pension Fund, contributing to the governance and strategic oversight of the pension scheme. She is also the Director of the Oakfield Housing Project, focusing on initiatives to provide affordable housing solutions.