Colin Mealing

Colin Mealing is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Procurement Manager at GSMA and GSMA Foundation since April 2023. Prior to this, Colin held the position of Lead Engineering Procurement Officer at Ocado Group from March 2021 to August 2023, responsible for purchasing complex mechanical systems for various projects. Colin's extensive procurement career includes roles as Project Buyer at MAN Energy Solutions, Senior Buyer at Cubic Transportation Systems, Capex Project Buyer at Johnson Matthey, and Materials Manager/Buyer at Bombardier Transportation. Initial career development took place at Ford Motor Company as Senior Buyer and with NAAFI as Assistant Manager on Royal Navy ships. Colin holds education credentials from The London School of Economics and Political Science and Central High for Boys in Manchester.