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Graeme started on his finance journey with BDO at the age of 18 and before joining WSH in 2013 working for industry leaders such as Avis, Grafton GB and Maxim integrated products. He has been described by his peers as extremely detail orientated, a keen advocate of RFT approach and overly passionate about commercially accurate data. In his role within WSH as Head of Commercial Finance, Graeme has strived to advance the reporting and accuracy of all Commercial Income; Business partnering with Procurement teams, Department heads and Key suppliers and after 11 years is excited about the partnership with Enable to continue this incredibly complex journey.

Douglas McWilliams is one of Europe’s leading economists and most respected economic forecasters and analysts of UK and world economic trends. He is deputy chairman and founder of the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), one of the UK’s leading commercial economics think tanks, and one of the top UK economic forecasting groups, with specialist knowledge of key industrial sectors including road and rail transport, retailing, cars, vans, trucks, property, construction, plastics and information technology. McWilliams currently advises 25 of the FTSE companies on economic and business trends and the implications for their strategies. His clients also include most of the UK’s top retailers, four out of the UK’s top ten legal firms and some of the leading firms of accountants, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). At a local level, McWilliams is the acknowledged expert on the economy of London and the prospects for the financial City of London. He is famed for his communications skills and is one of the most widely quoted economists. He has a unique talent for being able to put across complex economic facts and forecasts in terms that can be understood by non-specialists. He has received multiple awards for forecasting. McWilliams was Chief Economic Adviser to the Confederation of British Industry from 1988 to 1992. Previously he was IBM UK Chief Economist, and Chairman of the economics forecasting group of UNICE, the European federation of employers’ organisations from 1980 to 1985. He was Visiting Professor at Kingston University Business School from 1988 to 1998, and a member of the Council of the Foundation for Manufacturing and Industry from 1993 to 1998, a member of the Council of the Institute for Fiscal Studies 1989-99. Co chairman of the UKs’ Growth Commission 2023-24; He was appointed the Gresham Professor of Commerce in 2012. He is a regular contributor to various media outlets. He holds an MA in philosophy, politics and economics, and MPhil in economics, from the University of Oxford. SUBJECTS • Global Economic Outlook • Business Trends • Industrial Sector • Economy of London

Nick Rose is an experienced finance leader with extensive expertise in the construction materials and distribution industry. He previously served as Divisional CFO at Travis Perkins plc, where he played a pivotal role in major business and system change initiatives, overseeing the Group's rebate and supplier/customer funds programs from a finance and accounting perspective. In 2019, Nick joined Enable as CFO, where he is dedicated to driving the company's strategy and mission to enable trusted trading relationships to serve customers better together.

Pav holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Nottingham Trent University. She began her career as a Credit Controller at KTC, a food manufacturing company, before transitioning to Rivo, a software firm in Warwick, where she gained experience as an Accounts Assistant and later in Revenue Accounting. It was during this time that Pav embarked on her ACCA qualification journey. In 2019, Pav joined Geberit as a Controlling Accountant, where her responsibilities include key sales and contract reporting, margin analysis, and KPI reporting. She also plays a vital role in auditing and documenting internal controls, serving as the local GICS co-ordinator for internal control audits in preparation for Group audits. In 2020, Pav joined a team of Internal Auditors to ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards, all while completing her ACCA to become a Chartered Accountant.

Matt Alcraft is an experienced finance executive currently serving as the Finance Director at APP Wholesale. Previously, he was the Finance Director at Restore Records Management and played a key role in finance transformation at Majestic Wine, where he also acted as Finance Director during a critical transition. His career includes positions as Interim Head of Finance at Costa Coffee, where he provided financial leadership post-acquisition by Coca-Cola, and Finance Director at Bathstore, guiding the company through a turnaround. Matt also served as Head of Stores and Operations Finance at Wickes and held various roles at Carphone Warehouse. With a focus on operational improvements and business transformation, Matt is dedicated to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within finance teams.

Darren Peart is a dedicated veterinary surgeon with over 20 years of diverse experience in technical, marketing, and sales management within the animal health sector. He holds a VetMB in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge, where he honed his clinical skills and passion for animal care. Currently serving as the Head of Supplier Relations at The Pets at Home Vet Group, Darren is responsible for managing relationships with key suppliers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality veterinary products and services. His expertise in supplier management and strategic partnerships has significantly contributed to the organization’s success.

Andrew Butt is CEO of Enable, a SaaS solution he co-founded and bootstrapped in the UK that helps manufacturers, distributors and retailers to manage their B2B rebates collaboratively. Andrew moved to Silicon Valley in 2020 and since then has raised $291M in Series A, B, C and D funding and scaled the company from 80 to over 600 employees. Prior to Enable, Andrew was co-founder and director of multiple tech businesses and served on the Board of Directors for several companies and non-profits. His other passions include helicopter flying and classic cars. He currently resides in San Francisco with his wife and dog.

Mark started out his career at major financial institutions Barclays Bank and Royal Bank of Canada where he qualified as a chartered accountant. From there he progressed to senior finance roles in the construction industry, most recently being at Grafton Group PLC for nearly a decade where he witnessed first-hand the strategic value of rebates. Becoming an expert in the world of rebates has led him to being quoted by Harvard Business Review and to his newly appointed role at Enable as a Director & Evangelist. At Enable, Mark helps businesses use rebate as a strategy to drive growth and build trust between trading partners.

With over 30 years as a procurement professional in the building industry, Keith boasts an unrivalled track record of performance and innovation. In 2021, leveraging this vast experience, he founded K Wright Consultancy to collaborate with business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors in the building industry to unlock their hidden profit potential. Demonstrating adept negotiation skills, Keith has deployed procurement strategies driving an impressive set of results, delivering over 2000 contracts and almost £200m in savings to date with leading suppliers all around the globe.