Joanne is commercial director of Cabinet Office’s Complex Transactions team. She joined the team in 2018 from Pepkor Europe Group, where she held the role of Chief Procurement Officer. Joanne’s background is in direct and indirect IT and telecoms sourcing including delivery of IT transformations, outsourcing, and innovation agreements within multiple sectors including retail, FMCG, finance and computer Technology. She has considerable experience working in large, complex private sector organisations as a senior commercial specialist for Tesco, Santander, CPW, Best Buy, Talk Talk, Micros, Pepkor Europe and Selfridges Group. She previously worked as an IT professional as an IT architect, IT business analyst, IT project and programme manager supporting transformation including Y2K and Euro projects bringing commercial, technical and project execution skills. She also has experience working in DHSC, BDUK, MOD, Home Office, HMRC, FCDO, CO, DSIT, COVID19 and EU Transition programmes leading activities and teams for transformation, stabilisation, and redesign of requirements. Roles within UK government include CPO, commercial director, and commercial specialist. Joanne is senior civil service (SCS2) accredited, an IPA High Risk reviewer and holds Security Check clearance until August 2027.