What elite sport can teach FM and GNFR leaders about supply chain risk and resilience?
When supply chains are under pressure, performance comes down to preparation. Join Achilles on 30 September 2026 for an exclusive evening event in central Manchester. We are bringing together senior procurement, risk, and property leaders to share real-world strategies for shifting from reactive compliance to proactive risk control.
Join us at Achilles Live Manchester for:
- Actionable Insights on High-Pressure Decisions: Learn how elite high-performance environments plan, prepare, and analyse data to ensure flawless execution when the pressure is on.
- Targeted Peer Networking: Meet other senior FM, GNFR, and procurement directors navigating the exact same multi-tier visibility and regulatory challenges in the UK.
- Real-World Strategy: Move past self-declared supplier data. Discover how to leverage verified, audited data to protect your organisation from hidden operational and ESG vulnerabilities.
Featured speakers
Tony Underwood
Former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player and Co-Founder & Chief Care Enforcer at Believe Solutions.
As a former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, Tony understands high-performance environments where split-second decisions under pressure are the norm. He will share how the principles of elite sports preparation translate directly into robust supply chain management.
David Bishop
Project Manager, Build UK
David oversees the day-to-day management of the Common Assessment Standard, leading the Review Group and collaborating with Recognised Assessment Bodies to ensure the pre-qualification system operates seamlessly. He will share crucial insights into standardising compliance, navigating building safety updates, and streamlining the supplier qualification process.
Katie Ferrier
Regional Director for Northern Europe, Middle East, and APAC
Katie brings a powerful dual perspective to the panel. She combines her current supply chain risk expertise at Achilles with a deep background managing massive infrastructure operations at BAE Systems and Network Rail (including roles as Head of Supplier Engagement and Senior Programme Manager for Electrification).
Register your interest
Join Achilles in Manchester on 30 September 2026 for a focused evening with senior leaders across the FM and GNFR sectors, to explore how organisations can strengthen resilience, improve decision-making and take a more proactive approach to risk.
