Appointments

A survey by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT (UK) – has revealed that some of the largest companies are struggling to recruit and retain staff in warehouses and driving roles. A survey from across CILT’s membership has revealed that 86% of companies have …

Ahead of Armed Forces Day on 25 June 2022, Palletways UK has announced the launch of a fully-funded transition programme for service leavers to help them adapt to civilian working life. Recognising the value service leaders can bring to the business community, Palletways UK, working through the Career Transition Partnership, …

Transaid has announced the appointment of former Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken OBE FCILT, as Chair of its board of trustees. Joan has been a long-time supporter of the international development organisation and has taken part in two Transaid fundraising cycle challenges, visited projects in Uganda and Zambia, and …

Linde Material Handling UK Ltd has appointed Eamonn Parker as Managing Director with effect from 1 June 2022. Eamonn was formerly Vice President Sales & Marketing at Linde Material Handling UK & Ireland and successor to Ulrike Just who will be taking a new role as Senior Vice President, KION …

Paul Bennell, Managing Director of Samworth Brothers Supply Chain (SBSC), has been elected as the new Vice President of the Cold Chain Federation. The election took place at the Cold Chain Federation AGM on 25th May 2022. As Vice President Paul will work closely with Cold Chain Federation President Tim …

XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has announced the promotion of Nigel Rouch to the position of senior vice president, technology – Europe. Rouch will be responsible for XPO’s technology organization and digital strategy for its European business, reporting to Luis Gómez, president – Europe and to …

The British Exporters Association (BExA), an independent national trade association representing the interests of the exporting community, has appointed Dr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics, as its new Chairman, effective immediately. He takes over from Marcus Dolman of Rolls-Royce and Geoffrey de Mowbray of Dints International, …

Business group Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Kate Jennings as its new Policy Director, who will join the organisation at the end of June. Jennings, whose extensive policy career has included both government and business sector roles, will lead Logistics UK’s team responsible for the organisation’s policy and …

Suttons International are proud to announce the appointment of David Goekoop to the role of Global Commercial Director. With deep knowledge of tank container logistics, David will support the business in its ambitious growth strategy to strengthen geographic scale and presence in new markets, while continuing to maintain the high …

In a new Zebra study, about 60% report improving work conditions and better adoption of technologies that make their jobs easier Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, recently conducted a new global Warehousing Vision …