Duncan Hale
About Duncan Hale
Duncan Hale is a Corporate Services Purchasing Manager at Venator Materials Plc, with a diverse background in procurement across various industries. He has held significant roles at British Airways, Thales, and Harvard Technology, contributing to his extensive experience in purchasing management.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Duncan Hale serves as the Corporate Services Purchasing Manager at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2017 and is based in Wynyard Park. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations within the corporate services sector.
Previous Experience at British Airways
Duncan Hale has extensive experience with British Airways, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Procurement Manager in Catering Procurement for 10 months in 2004 to 2005. After a career break in Moscow from 2005 to 2007, he returned to British Airways as an IT Procurement Manager for one year in 2007 to 2008. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in procurement processes.
Experience at Thales
Duncan Hale worked at Thales as the Lead Commodity Purchasing Manager from 2009 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for managing purchasing strategies and commodity sourcing, contributing to the company's procurement efficiency over a five-year period.
Role at Harvard Technology
From 2014 to 2017, Duncan Hale served as the Head of Procurement at Harvard Technology in Wakefield, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included overseeing procurement operations and developing strategies to optimize supply chain management during his three-year tenure.
Education and Academic Background
Duncan Hale studied at Lancaster University from 1989 to 1992, where he focused on Law and Economics. He achieved a degree in Law, which provided a foundation for his career in procurement and corporate services.