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Rod Linsley

Rod is a seasoned Contracts Management and Procurement professional with a senior IT Management background, specialising in ICT contracts
Recent Posts
Australia’s Aged Care Act 2025 - key changes, timelines, and a step-by-step compliance plan for providers. Strengthen governance, vendor controls, and contract risk.
A practical guide to RFP scoring for contract management software selection.. Learn how to set clear criteria, apply fair scoring, and create an audit-ready process.
Manual tools like spreadsheets and forms can’t keep pace with Modern Slavery Act compliance. Gatekeeper helps legal and procurement teams embed due diligence into every supplier relationship, reduce...
Discover how CFOs can drive successful VCLM implementation, from strategic oversight to measurable ROI. Learn key roles, metrics, and pitfalls to avoid.
Discover how CFOs can turn vendor onboarding from a compliance bottleneck into a growth lever. Learn how automation reduces risk, protects profit, and drives strategic value.
Discover 7 contract management red flags CFOs must address and how Gatekeeper’s VCLM platform helps turn risks into strategic advantages.
Discover why CFOs are now responsible for unlocking contract visibility—and how doing so strengthens forecasting, reduces financial exposure, and drives strategic growth
Rod LinsleyJune 3, 2025
Contractual Obligations: 5 Principles to Reduce Risk & Unlock Value (+ eBook)
Cut missed obligations and hidden risk. Learn a 5-step framework, see real examples and download a free contract management ebook.
Discover how CFOs can reduce contract risk, prevent revenue leakage, and drive financial control with centralised VCLM software.
Learn how to consolidate vendors, reduce costs, improve performance and streamline procurement with this step-by-step guide for growing businesses.
Discover how to unlock contract intelligence and how contract management software can help you to effectively use the data you need.
Rod LinsleyApril 17, 2025
Scaling The Vendor Onboarding Process For Growing Financial Services Institutions
Discover how financial services institutions can scale vendor onboarding effectively. Learn to overcome compliance, risk, and visibility challenges with best practices and VCLM software.
Discover how Vendor Lifecycle Management software streamlines vendor onboarding, ensures compliance, mitigates risks, and optimises performance.
Discover best practices for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) in 2025. Learn how to mitigate cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks with a structured, technology-driven approach
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Recent posts
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How Poor Vendor & Contract Management Led to 5 Major Business Disasters
A Guide to Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Best Practices
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