Dennis Stanley

Dennis Stanley is the Founder and Managing Partner of Marriage-Stanley & Associates, a boutique procurement consultancy specializing in technology sourcing and procurement coaching. With over three decades of experience in FTSE 100 companies across various industries, including Financial Services, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, and Utilities, Dennis excels in developing 'go to market' sourcing strategies, negotiating contractual risks, managing relationships, and resolving conflicts with suppliers. His expertise lies in Oracle and IBM Licensing Management, SaaS Licensing Agreements, Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, and Client Supplier Conflict Resolution. As a qualified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner (NLP), he provides coaching and mentoring to professionals at different career stages, offering support to those transitioning to leadership roles and acting as a 'sparring partner' for senior leadership teams. Dennis's coaching approach is known for being 'gently disruptive,' encouraging self-reflection to help clients discover their own paths and formulate strategies that benefit both individuals and organizations. He specializes in 1:1 executive coaching, 1:1 career coaching and mentoring, team building, and behavioral profiling.