Meet the 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.

Lucy Davis - CEO

As CEO of APMP UK, I’m proud to work alongside our Chapter Board—a team of dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise to serve our members. The board brings together professionals from across our community, each with their own experiences and perspectives, but united by a shared passion for advancing the art and science of bidding and proposals.

Our purpose is simple: to make sure APMP UK delivers real value to every member. The board helps shape our strategy, guides the delivery of events and initiatives, and ensures that your voice is represented in the decisions we make. By working collaboratively, we strive to create opportunities for learning, networking, fun and professional growth that reflect the needs of our diverse membership.

At its heart, the board exists to serve you—our members. We’re here to champion best practice, create connections, and build a thriving community where every professional feels supported and inspired. Your feedback, involvement, and ideas are what make us stronger, and I encourage you to connect with board members, share your thoughts, and get involved in shaping the future of APMP UK.

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Chapter Board

Your team

Meet the volunteers that make up your Chapter Board and leadership team.

Mel Bunston

Special Projects Officer

As a multi-award winning bid professional, APMP has been a guiding light to my career and my current role as Special Projects Officer is one way to give back to the community that has helped me get where I am today.

Lucy Davis

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of APMP UK and strategic bid writer, I lead with purpose and care, I create compelling and compliant bids that win work and I believe people are the key to success.

Sam Keay

Chief Events Officer (CVO)

I am honoured and thrilled to be on the APMP UK Board; having the opportunity and privilege to contribute to our exceptional association and community is something I'm very passionate about. I love our industry, and I'm beyond excited to support the ever-growing success and impact of the UK Chapter, which has played such a pivotal role in my own career success.

Matt Light

Chief Membership Officer

An experienced bid professional with over a decade of bidding into both public and private sector, predominantly in healthcare. As Membership lead, Matt's aim us to support fellow bid professionals in unlocking the benefits of APMP UK that really matter to them.

Kate Malcolmson

Chief Marketing Officer

Kate has four years’ bidding experience in her role as Proposal Manager at Lex Autolease. She is Practitioner and Capture Practitioner certified, and as well as holding an undergraduate degree in Marketing, she also holds a Masters degree in Human Resource Management.

Marti Marsh

Chief Professional Progression Officer

An experienced bid and proposal professional dedicated to helping APMP members grow their careers through mentoring, certification, and learning.

Rebecca Myatt

Deputy CEO

An experienced bid manger and writer of complex and large-scale Automotive and Financial Services bids. I have a track record of managing bids and tenders that are diverse and technically demanding. I am customer focused and commercially astute, my aim is always convey a valued solution.

Neeta Patel

Chief Financial Officer

Neeta Patel is APMP UK's current CFO. she is the winner of APMP UK's 'Outstanding Leadership Award' 2024.She has over 20 years experience in Bid Management in a range of industries, leading high performing teams and delivering improvements in efficiency and win rate.

Ben Goodlad

Chief People Officer

A people-focused leader, Ben uses mentoring and coaching to develop others.