521: Setting the Standard for Procurement in Western Africa w/ Steve Ashcroft

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of us work in what we consider ‘global’ organizations, but we do it from the comfort of our home or at a local office. Actually going global, relocating to an entirely different part of the world may not be for everyone, but the opportunities to broaden your perspective and have a lasting impact are second to none.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steve Ashcroft is the Director of General Services and Procurement for the African Development Bank Group. He has spent many years in the world of procurement, including time as a consultant, an educator, and a practitioner. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most interestingly, Steve has vast global experience, and is currently based in Cote d'Ivoire, a country on the coast of Western Africa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Philip and Steve discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working successfully across cultures</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunities that exist when building a procurement capability that spans 44 countries across Africa </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why anyone thinking about a career in procurement should take the leap</span></li> </ul>