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Nigel Smith, CEO of UK's OGC, added to keynote roster for APM's October National Project Management Conference in London
Reported by Miles Shepherd in the UK
The Association for Project Management (APM) has announced that Nigel Smith, CEO of the UK's Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has been added to the roster of keynote speakers for their October 2008 Project Management Conference, "Success Through Projects." The APM's national conference will be held at the historic Brewery Conference Centre in London during 29-30 October 2008.
Nigel Smith is Chief Executive of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) of the Government of the United Kingdom (UK). He is responsible for leading the drive for improved value for money from spending on goods and services with a strong focus on collaboration, lifecycle cost, delivery of major projects and effectiveness and efficient use of Government’s property estate.
As head of profession for Procurement and for Program and Project Management (PPM), he is responsible for increasing capability and skills. He also sits on the UK government’s Treasury Board.
Nigel has over thirty year private sector experience leading major national and global companies, including; Invensys Rail Systems, where as President he was responsible for strategic direction and business performance; Charter Group, where he was Chief Operating Officer and then Chief Executive; and GEC Marconi Electronics, where as Managing Director, he was responsible for all Marconi’s civil products businesses.
In his three years leading the team at Invensys Rail, the business established UK market leadership, next generation technology leadership, signalling unit cost reduction of 30%, and doubled its export revenue with new markets in the Far East, South America and the Middle East.
Success Through Projects!
Programme and project managers from around the world are invited to participate in the APM October Conference, to help develop the national and international project management agendas through presentations, panel discussions and debate. For details about the conference visit www.apm.org.uk/conference.asp or contact conference@apm.org.uk.
Exhibition opportunities are also available. Those interested in exhibiting at the APM Project Management Conference 2008, or sponsoring an activity or award, can download the exhibitors pack on the conference website at http://www.apm.org.uk/exhibitors.asp, or contact Jo Asher on jo@impact-now.co.uk.
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the UK’s national body for professional project management. With over 16,500 individual and 500 corporate members throughout the UK and abroad, APM is one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. The organisation develops and promotes project management across all sectors of industry and beyond. APM's published mission is: "To develop and promote the professional disciplines of project and programme management for the public benefit." APM is the UK member of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). With headquarters in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, APM has twelve regional branches throughout the UK and one in Hong Kong. Additional information can be found at www.apm.org.uk.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has announced that Nigel Smith, CEO of the UK's Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has been added to the roster of keynote speakers for their October 2008 Project Management Conference, "Success Through Projects." The APM's national conference will be held at the historic Brewery Conference Centre in London during 29-30 October 2008.
As head of profession for Procurement and for Program and Project Management (PPM), he is responsible for increasing capability and skills. He also sits on the UK government’s Treasury Board.
Nigel has over thirty year private sector experience leading major national and global companies, including; Invensys Rail Systems, where as President he was responsible for strategic direction and business performance; Charter Group, where he was Chief Operating Officer and then Chief Executive; and GEC Marconi Electronics, where as Managing Director, he was responsible for all Marconi’s civil products businesses.
In his three years leading the team at Invensys Rail, the business established UK market leadership, next generation technology leadership, signalling unit cost reduction of 30%, and doubled its export revenue with new markets in the Far East, South America and the Middle East.
Programme and project managers from around the world are invited to participate in the APM October Conference, to help develop the national and international project management agendas through presentations, panel discussions and debate. For details about the conference visit www.apm.org.uk/conference.asp or contact conference@apm.org.uk.
Exhibition opportunities are also available. Those interested in exhibiting at the APM Project Management Conference 2008, or sponsoring an activity or award, can download the exhibitors pack on the conference website at http://www.apm.org.uk/exhibitors.asp, or contact Jo Asher on jo@impact-now.co.uk.
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