Raj Neelakantan

Raj Neelakantan is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across various industries, including utilities, construction, and manufacturing. Currently serving as the Procurement Operations Manager at Cadent Gas Limited since October 2020, Raj manages Procurement Risk, Policy & Governance and influences Sustainability initiatives within the country's largest Gas Distribution Network. As the Director and Owner of GEENEE Consulting since May 2008, Raj has provided procurement consultancy in multiple sectors. Previous roles include Head of Procurement at Balfour Beatty plc, where Raj led a 25-member procurement team, and transformative positions at Colas Rail Ltd, Morgan Sindall Group plc, and Kier Group. Raj holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Logistics from the University of Staffordshire.