Public sector buying organisation, YPO, has appointed Paul Barry as head of public sector customer engagement. In this newly created role, he will focus on developing and growing customer relationships, integrating with the procurement services team and improving efficiency of delivery.

Paul has 19 years’ experience of working within the public sector, with a speciality in procurement. Paul said: “I am happy to be joining YPO. Everyone I have met so far has made me feel very welcome.

“I have worked in the public sector for 19 years and in my previous role linked local, regional and national initiatives together. I am excited to broaden those horizons with YPO.”