In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, strong partnerships are more important than ever.
This year, Link welcomed more than 200 supply partners to our Supplier Summit 2026, bringing together Link senior leaders, strategic suppliers and colleagues from across our global business for an inspiring day of collaboration, insight and shared ambition.
The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the relationships that underpin our success, recognise outstanding achievements, and discuss how we can continue creating value together in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
A Truly Global Business
Link’s success is built on the strength of its people, partnerships and global reach.
With over 700 employees across 60 offices worldwide, we support some of the world’s most recognised brands across FMCG, hospitality, beauty, retail and consumer goods sectors. Our teams work closely with clients to deliver innovative products, meaningful brand experiences and responsible sourcing solutions that drive business impact.
Behind every successful project is a network of trusted supplier partners who play a vital role in helping us meet client expectations and deliver excellence at scale.
Connecting Global Expertise
Hosted in China, the Supplier Summit took place in one of the world’s leading manufacturing and innovation hubs, providing an ideal setting to bring together supply partners and Link leaders to discuss the future of global supply chains.
The event highlighted the strength of our international supply network and the value of collaboration across regions, markets and disciplines. As client expectations continue to evolve, these partnerships are essential to delivering quality, innovation and sustainable growth on a global scale.
The summit reinforced our commitment to building strong, long-term relationships that help create value for clients, suppliers and communities worldwide.
Facing Challenges Together
The global business landscape continues to present new opportunities and challenges for organisations across the supply chain.
From geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs to evolving compliance requirements and increasing ESG expectations, businesses are being asked to adapt faster than ever before.
Throughout the summit, discussions focused on how Link and its supplier partners can work together to navigate these challenges while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
By sharing insights, experiences, and best practices, we explored ways to strengthen our collective capabilities and create a more resilient and responsive supply network for the future.
The Need to Evolve
As the market continues to change, standing still is not an option.
The summit highlighted several key areas where collaboration will be essential to future success:
- Delivering exceptional service and operational excellence
- Creating efficiencies and driving value throughout the supply chain
- Advancing sustainability and ESG commitments
- Accelerating innovation and product development
- Building stronger, more strategic commercial partnerships
By aligning around these priorities, we can continue to evolve together and create meaningful advantages for our clients, our businesses, and our wider stakeholder communities.
Celebrating Excellence
One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the Annual Supplier Awards, which recognised supply partners who have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, quality, sustainability leadership and commitment throughout the year.
These awards celebrate the organisations that consistently go above and beyond, helping Link deliver exceptional results while setting new standards of excellence across our supply network.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists. Your dedication and partnership continue to play a critical role in our shared success.
Positive Change Through Partnership
Reflecting on the importance of supplier collaboration, Link’s CEO, Mark McDonnell, shared: Our business is built on the strength of key stakeholder partnerships, including our suppliers. By working together, sharing ideas and embracing innovation, we can overcome challenges and create lasting value for our clients around the world. Our suppliers are not simply providers; they are an extension of our team and essential partners in delivering positive change.”
As the Supplier Summit 2026 concluded, one message stood out above all others: success is built together.
The conversations, insights, and connections made throughout the event will help shape the next chapter of our journey, strengthening our global supply network and ensuring we continue to deliver innovation, quality, and responsible growth for clients worldwide.
To all the suppliers who joined us, thank you for your partnership and continued commitment. We look forward to driving positive change and achieving even greater success together.