Exec board member and Commercial Director depart government owned company.
National Highways have announced that Malcolm Dare, the Government-owned company's Executive Director responsible for Commercial and Procurement is to depart the organisation.
Reporting directly to CEO Nick Harris, Mr Dare has been with the organisation for almost five and a half years during which time he has successfully implemented a number of strategies designed to streamline procurement processes within the organisation.
In January 2023 he was appointed to the board of the supply chain sustainability school.
Prior to embarking on this role with National Highways Mr Dare was Thales UK Chief Procurement Officer and Continental Europe Procurement Director.
Speaking about the departure National Highways CEO, Nick Harris said,
“I would like to thank Malcolm for his service to National Highways.
“He has been an integral part of our organisation since joining as the Executive Director of Commercial and Procurement in January 2019, working closely with our suppliers and playing a pivotal role in numerous areas, from the integration of modern software and in social value, equality and diversity, to name a few.”
In response to his decision to leave the organisation Mr Dare said,
“After 5 years, I have decided to accept a new role outside of National Highways. It has been a pleasure working with colleagues across the business and wider supply chain in taking our commercial and procurement work forward.”
The announcement comes just a number of days after a second individual from the organisation also announced they were to depart.
Just a couple of months ago Commercial Director Mark Ollerton, brother of SAS : Who dares wins star Ollie also announced his departure.
Posting on social media site LinkedIn the popular industry stalwart said,
"Thank you to everyone for your kind messages regarding my 11th Anniversary at National Highways, and that will be an emotional last.
I will be leaving National Highways at the end of March, BUT am not thinking of hanging up my boots just yet so am pleased to announce Ollerton Commercial Consulting Ltd is now a real entity - I hope that my experience and skills are relevant to continue my journey to improving infrastructure delivery and I shall see if that’s the case ?
It’s been a tough decision and I wish to thank everyone involved in National Highways delivery and my extended network for your all support and engagement, time to move on but will be continuing my passion in helping others.😊"