Tim Lawrence

Tim Lawrence is a highly experienced professional in supply chain innovation and management, currently serving as the Director of the Digital Supply Chain Innovation Hub at Digital Catapult since September 2021. Tim leads a £25 million Made Smarter programme aimed at enhancing innovation in UK supply chains through digital technologies. As Director at NexGen Supply Chain Ltd since October 2020, Tim focuses on delivering advanced supply chain solutions to address challenges such as sustainability, globalization, and the impacts of pandemics. Additionally, Tim collaborates with Circulor to provide traceability services for responsible sourcing and efficiency improvement. Previously, Tim had notable roles at Edge Digital Manufacturing and PA Consulting Group, where Tim was a member of the management group and head of the manufacturing sector. Tim began career as a Production and Supply Chain Manager at Sara Lee Courtaulds. Tim holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a BSc in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham.