In the second episode of the ‘A question of risk’ podcast we talk about how procurement rules are changing and discuss how businesses can prepare.
Join podcast host Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at CHAS, as he talks to Lee Brunsden, Head of Sales EMEA about some of the key changes in the procurement landscape.
Learn about
- Changes to UK public procurement rules
- The introduction of the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
- How new procurement rules will impact SMEs and talk about what businesses of all sizes can do to ensure they and their supply chains comply.
About CHAS
CHAS is the leading provider of risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management services for clients and contractors. Our aims are to:
- standardise and simplify health and safety assessment for contractors
- support organisations in efficiently managing their supply chains
- deliver a full suite of supply chain management tools.
Find out more at: http://staging.chas.co.uk/ or call 0345 521 9111.
In January 2023 CHAS officially became part of Veriforce, the supply chain risk and compliance management industry’s fastest-growing solution provider, creating the preeminent supply chain risk management solution in the world. Find out more at: veriforce.com

Your Host
Alex Minett
Head Of Product And Markets At CHAS
Alex has managed safety on iconic projects such as the London 2012 Olympic games, supported Facebook on their innovative data centres established on the artic circle, overseen the dismantling and re-erection of the historic chimneys of Battersea power station, and collaborated with the main investors, the IFC World Bank on the world’s largest solar project in Benban Egypt. He’s also embedded safe working practices for the construction and delivery of the Saudi Aramco Petroleum Polytechnic in Saudi Arabia.
When Alex isn’t immersed in the world of risk management, you can find him juggling the roles of a husband and father of three and enjoying the simple pleasures of socialising, taking leisurely walks, and engaging in epic battles of wits during family board game nights.
Episode Guest
Lee Brunsden
Head of Sales EMEA at CHAS
Lee Brunsden has over a decade of experience in compliance and risk management and has supported hundreds of clients from around the world to enhance their supply chain risk management practices.
Lee also has over 20 years’ experience, specialising in new business development and major market expansion alongside building, developing and leading high-performance sales teams.
Outside of work Lee enjoys family life with his wife and two daughters and he is also an amateur boxing enthusiast.

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