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Philip Orumwense CBE currently serves as Commercial Director and Chief Technology Procurement Officer at Crown Commercial Service, responsible for overseeing approximately £11 billion in ICT and Digital spending. Previously, Philip held the position of Commercial Director for Information and Technology at Highways England, managing a procurement spend of around £1.5 billion. Earlier in Philip’s career at the Department for Work and Pensions, roles included Director of Commercial Management and Head of Commercial Strategy, where strategic leadership was provided across various commercial categories. Philip’s foundational experience includes significant procurement roles at Siemens Transportation Systems Limited, with a strong emphasis on developing and implementing procurement strategies. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Business Administration from Aston University and an MBA from the University of Birmingham, alongside degrees in Political Behaviour and Political Science.