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Jacqui Rock Chief Commercial Officer ,
NHS
“ I have met some incredible people over the years ,” she says . “ I am proud to have been both a mentor and mentee over the years . I ’ m also really proud of the transition I made from the financial services sector to government .”
“ I ’ m proud to have been mentored by fantastic colleagues ” Rock adds that she is also proud to have been mentored by “ several fantastic colleagues over the years ”, adding : “ It ’ s always wonderful to learn from others , but also to share personal lessons learned and experiences with those keen to progress in commercial careers .”
Of her current role , Rock says she is most proud of “ making a huge difference in commercial practice ”.
She adds : “ We ’ ve introduced the Central Commercial Function , the efficiencies programme and the Strategic Framework for NHS Commercial , and we ’ re really starting to move the dial on commercial capability and the way that we work . This will make a huge difference to our people , to patients and to the taxpayer .”
With her vast experience in procurement , Rock is ideally placed to offer advice to colleagues and associates looking to carve a career in the profession .
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