Appointments

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has announced that Baris Oran will become the chief financial officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO’s logistics business. Oran will join XPO as chief financial officer of the logistics segment, effective May 2021, and will …

Andrew Goodwin has been confirmed as the new Director Service & Retail for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, with immediate effect. Goodwin brings a wealth of experience in commercial vehicle fleet management to the business having filled a variety of senior positions during an extensive career, most recently as Sales …

To help address the shortage of LGV drivers in the UK, RTITB has created a new Driver CPC Periodic Training module – ‘A Professional Driver’s Personal Development’ – to help give employers more focus on developing drivers and creating attractive career pathways in their business. “Even after all this time, …

Bradford-based logistics experts, Driver Hire, are urging people to consider a career in logistics following what has been a record year for transport drivers. Thanks to the continued growth of internet retailing there’s an increasing need for logistics and supply chain experts across the country, although industry professionals are concerned …

Power tools and accessories manufacturer, FEIN, has promoted former national sales manager, Andy Mills, to UK managing director, with former UK MD Raphael Rudolph moving into the role of chief sales officer for the group. Andy, who began his FEIN career as an area sales manager in 2010 before becoming …

By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment During the pandemic many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have necessarily paused, postponed or cancelled their plans for long-term logistics and supply chain development. With lean workforces stripped to the bone through furloughs and redundancies, the emphasis has been on …

Pall-Ex London has welcomed an industry expert to lead the business forward following the challenges of the last 12 months. The Basildon-based logistics firm, which services large parts of Essex is an Owned Operation of Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd, and is now being headed up by Brian Devine, who brings with …

Make UK, which trains hundreds of apprentices at its world-class Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham, has welcomed the Chancellor’s new incentives to encourage businesses to take on apprenticeships, announced in the recent Budget. Rishi Sunak unveiled a new series of measures, including a doubling of the cash incentives to take …

SafeGroup has appointed Mark McGowan as its new Head of Sales as the business looks to build on rapid growth achieved in 2020. Mark had previously been head of strategy and implementation at recycling and waste specialist Viridor and has more than 15 years of experience in sales in the …

Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels has promoted Michael Boulton to Managing Director International. Michael has been with Whistl for six years in various sales and development roles and over last few years has been part of the team driving the company’s international …