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The team

Developed and implemented by leading practitioners and academics


Our certification programme has been developed by leading practitioners and academics. It is implemented by our experienced team of certification experts. We are privileged to have their on-going support and advice as global leaders and academics in the field of purchasing policies and procedures.

Mike Mari

Head of Certification

BA (Hons) Business Studies
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Mike is a specialist in strategic purchasing, preferred supplier programmes, ISO 9000 quality management systems and purchasing policies and procedures. His previous appointments include:

  • Senior Consultant - First Procurement Associates
  • Procurement Policy Manager - British Railways Board
  • Procurement Manager - Capital Projects, British Rail
  • Materials Management Consultant - BREL, China

Cristina Hubbard

Certification Client Support Manager

Cristina is a specialist in customer relationship management and team support and an organiser for our certification programme. Cristina is the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to certification as well as supporting the programme managers.  Telephone +44 (0)1780 756777