NEPO strengthens team with dual appointments

NEPO has bolstered its team with two personnel appointments as the business looks to extend its offering in 2025. The move will see Kaye Wallace assuming the post of Partnership Specialist and Brett Sharkey joining as Organisational Development Specialist, as the team looks to support its members and drive innovation within the public sector.

In her role, Kaye will support the drive for significant framework performance, nurture pivotal external partnerships, and work across the portfolio to maximise support and further embed NEPO in the industry. Kaye joins NEPO with extensive expertise in partnership development from her time working in the medical devices sector. Brett will work alongside Kaye and the wider NEPO team to implement a programme of development initiatives to reinforce the organisation’s vision of providing progressive sector-wide solutions.

The ambition of the NEPO senior management team to position the organisation as a national leader in procurement has led to an expanded role for its Organisational Development Specialist. Brett, a new hire to the team, will support apprentices while also facilitating training and skills development plans at all levels within the business with the aim of harnessing technology and innovation to deliver pioneering procurement solutions.

Nicola Shelley, Managing Director at NEPO, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce this dual appointment as we work towards our ambitious plans for 2025. Our aim is to position NEPO on a national stage, providing the best opportunities for our members. These recent appointments help to reinforce the highly skilled team we have at NEPO and help us continue to deliver excellence across the entire organisation.”

Governed by the 12 North East authorities, NEPO works with UK public sector partners to deliver a program of strategic procurement initiatives across a range of stakeholders.