Her area of interest is in public procurement, supply chain relationships and the management of innovation. Prior to her current position, Wendy worked at the Centre for Research in Strategic Purchasing and Supply (CRiSPS) at the University of Bath School of Management where she undertook research for a range of public and private sector organisations such as the NHS, Welsh Assembly Government, Rolls Royce, BNFL and TRW. Wendy was a member of the Healthcare Industries Task Force which brought together Industry and Government leaders together to develop a plan of actions to stimulate science and industry in the UK.