Learn more about bid and proposal management and the APMP

The APMP is the representative body for professionals in bid, proposal and capture management.

About APMP UK

APMP UK is the UK chapter of the Association of Bid Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), founded in 2001. Through association and education, the chapter provides members with access to tools, methods, processes, innovations, talent and specialised expertise that can directly improve the ability to acquire new business and to sustain growth and competitiveness. The chapter meets regularly to listen to a selection of business winning experts from a variety of backgrounds, presenting on a multitude of topics. The flagship event is the annual conference held in October, which has become the must-attend event for any business winning professional in Europe serious about advancing knowledge and skills from some of the finest experts from across the world.

Mission

The APMP promotes the professional growth of its members by advancing the arts, sciences and technologies of winning business.

Vision

APMP is the worldwide authority for professionals dedicated to the process of winning business through proposals, bids, tenders and presentations.

Strategy

Enhancing APMP UK’s professionalism and image to strengthen our position as an influencer and authority in the field of bid and proposal management.

Increasing our support to members in validating your professional standing and developing your skills with your bid and proposal management careers.

Broadening the conversation – depth, breadth, quality and diversity – with you to foster meaningful communication and engagement.

Award winning chapter

2023

Chapter of the Year

2019

Chapter Communications Award

2018

Chapter of the Year

2017

Chapter Communications Award

2016

Chapter of the Year

2015

Chapter of the Year

2014

Chapter of the Year

Biggest Chapter Growth

2013

Chapter of the Year

Biggest Chapter Growth,
Programs/Special Events Award,
Most Corporate Memberships,
Biggest Membership Growth

2012

Chapter of the Year

Biggest Chapter Growth,
Chapter Chair of the Year

APMP UK - Chapter Board

The APMP UK Chapter Board is accountable for the strategy and operations of the chapter. Led by the Chief Executive Officer, the board is responsible for executing the day-to-day running of the chapter across six portfolios: professional progression, career and mentoring, events, marketing, membership, and finance. These roles are filled by volunteer members who give their skills, time and experience for the benefit of our members and the growth of our association.

Mel Bunston, CP APMP

Chief Executive Officer

Mairi Morrison, CPP CAP APMP

PAST CEO

Lucy Davis, CP APMP

Deputy CEO

Angela Fraser, CF APMP

Chief Marketing Officer

Suzanne Shields, CPP-CAP-MC ES APMP

CHIEF PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSION OFFICER

Ollie Jones, CP APMP

CHIEF EVENTS OFFICER

Matt Light, CF APMP

Chief Membership Officer

Ben Goodlad

Chief People Officer

Rebecca Myatt , CP APMP

CHIEF MENTORING OFFICER

Lee Hurt - CPP APMP

Chief Revenue Officer

Volunteer Co-ordinators

Our team of volunteer co-ordinators give their skills, time and experience helping to deliver the projects and initiatives that form the operations of each portfolio. Examples include Procurement Focus Groups and Graphics Focus Groups, Intentional Career Path, Webinars, etc.

Intentional Career Path

Emma Hitchman

CF APMP

Satinder Khoot

CP APMP

Nick Jones

CP APMP

Kathryn Morgan

CPP APMP

Sarah Chapman

CP APMP

Sophie Elbourn

Events

Nat Beech

Claire Cook

CF APMP

Rossella Vietri

CP APMP

Roxana Mititelu

Marketing

Alice Heritage

CF APMP

Kate Malcolmson

CF APMP

Sam Chown

Membership

Rebecca Myers-Johnson

CF APMP

Matt Light

CF APMP

Ana Costa Baptista

CF APMP

David Wright

CP APMP

Social Value Focus Group

Sarah Hinchliffe

CPP APMP

Angela Benson

CP APMP

Niel Kirk

CF APMP

Isabel Moritz

CPP APMP

Josephina Oji

Stephanie Charman

CF APMP

Carole Davey

CF APMP

Mike Coveney

Mark Walsh

Shona Von Tunzelmann

Claire-Alix Garin

CP APMP

Procurement

Adam Marchant

Anna Inman

Carol Miller

Charles Grosstephan

Cher Wilkie

Gemma Waring

Graeme Robson

Jennifer Mallery

Jess Hewitt

Jim Carley

Kevin Finch

Louise Hillcoat

Rachel Lishman

Graphics

Victoria McAleese

Ciara Gilsenan

Professional Development

Marti Marsh

CF APMP

Projects

Oli Hughes

APMP UK Limited Board of Directors

The APMP UK Limited Board of Directors is accountable for the governance of the chapter. They give freely their skills, time and experience, acting in the best interests of the chapter to promote its success. Monitoring progress towards achieving the chapter’s objectives and policies, they provide independent judgement and diligence with regard the strategy and operations of the chapter board.

Eve Upton

Company Secretary

Mairi Morrison

Executive Director

Neil Bacon

Independent Non Executive Director

Hanaa Khurshid

Independent Non Executive Director

Past APMP UK Chapter Chairs

Chartered on 16 March 2001

YEAR	CHAPTER CEO/CHAIR
2001	Jon Williams
2002	Jon Williams
2003	Margaret Helsabeck
2004	Margaret Helsabeck
2005	Tony Birch
2006	Malcolm Garret
2007	Mike Williams
2008	Pat Thomas
2009	Richard Jenkins
2010	Ken Erskine
2011	Nic Adams
2012	Nic Adams
2013	Ken Newland
2014	Richard Bannon
2015	Richard Bannon
2016	Ken Erskine
2017	Amanda Nuttall
2018	Jon Darby
2019	Mel Smith
2020	Gareth Earle
2021	Steven Coles
2022	Mairi Morrison
2023	Mairi Morrison

Support the APMP in the UK

The APMP in the UK depends on the effort and skills of a number of experts within the bid and proposal management community to ensure we deliver value to our members. If you would like to volunteer to support one of the chapter chairs in developing the UK landscape, click here to leave your details.

Volunteer

Chapter Board Workshop Dates, 2024

The APMP UK chapter board invites members to submit questions to the CEO, for discussion at our workshops which take place throughout the year. The dates of our meetings are shown below.

If you have a question or thought to be raised at the next chapter board meeting, submit it here