Logistics Stories

Carl’s job is to support the day to day running’s of various sites from an IT perspective, whether that be our office spaces or warehouses; as well as supporting the end users with their issues and requests. As we have been under a large restructure and leaning towards more warehouses as well as acquisitions, this has meant that Carl has been able to do a lot more travel than he has had in previous roles. Something that he loves.

Carl wouldn’t say there are necessarily any specific qualifications needed for his role. Experience was more important. He initially started in IT as an apprentice with law company in 2012. He then moved on to Peel Ports, which was his first IT Support role within Logistics (little did he know he’d be back!). Then onto University of Liverpool & Liverpool Football Club.

Maersk reached out to him via LinkedIn. At the time he was working in an IT Support role for Liverpool Football Club, which for a fan was somewhat of a dream. When Maersk reached out, Carl wasn’t necessarily looking for a new role. But after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Partner, as well as his now line manager, they sold the role to him.

Carl never really had an interest in going to University, but there weren’t many IT apprenticeships around at the time. He was lucky enough to successfully get an apprenticeship at a solicitors, covering their IT. After 2.5 years there, Carl then moved on to Peel Ports, covering their IT Service Desk. This was his first insight into Logistics.

“I’d say the best thing for myself have been the travel, some of these locations are probably places I would have never ever visited, had it not been for working in logistics.”

Carl would say there are two highlights within his career so far.

1: Supporting the Global Leaders Conference in Gothenburg: This was a large scale event ran by Maersk for all of the leaders within the business. Carl’s role was to offer hands on support over the 3/4 day event

2:  The JCB intergration: As part of our partnership with JCB, Carl was tasked with helping the staff intergrate into the Maersk environment. This included installing relevant internet into their site, procuring hardware, building laptops & relevant desk equipment, setting printer & queues up- as well as their day to day support

As a veteran and someone coming back from a serious accident, Steven’s used logistics as a means to turn his life around. It’s meant completing a big learning curve and becoming a fully qualified class 1 driver:

“They made me feel comfortable, so that I was learning all the time. No question is stupid – it’s just a matter of speaking to those around you.”

Steven credits the job, and the new career direction, with giving him a major boost.

“I’ve never been happier, truthfully. It’s made me a better person. To anyone who’s been down and depressed like me, I’d just tell them not to give up and to embrace opportunities you may get.”

Paul began his career in logistics over 30 years ago, helping to configure and improve Warehouse Management Systems. After getting to grips with optimising efficiencies, processes, layouts and storage capacities, he wanted to broaden his knowledge.

A role as a Warehouse Operative proved to be a good fit, and he worked his way up, steadily gaining the experience and knowledge needed to secure a role in senior management, which saw him managing large 3PL operations for over 20 years.

But a specialism was calling, and in a new role as WMS and Operations & Lean Specialist, Paul embraced new skills in project management, continuous improvement and lean organisation management, working closely with teams to improve efficiency in all areas of operation, all while maintaining the highest level of customer service for his clients and their customers.

Paul now works with Kinaxia in the world of automation, managing a fully automated fulfilment centre. Throughout his varied and ever developing career in logistics, he still loves the challenge that comes with striving for operational improvement.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to understand their business needs and develop strategies for their futures, he supports them to achieve their goals through his expertise.

“Helping businesses to build and sustain partnerships with clients whilst maintaining high levels of service has always given me so much satisfaction.”

Samuel got his first car when he was 15, and the process of fixing it up with his dad during the lockdown, led him to consider a career as a mechanic.

“I really got into, and when I left school, that was what I decided to do”

He came in to do an interview with Kinaxia, was offered the position, and the rest is history.

“On my first day the Managing Director gave me a full tour, walked me round the workshop and warehouses and talked me through everything. I love the people I work with and the whole working environment.”

Neil’s role is to provide strategic challenge to the executive teams of the businesses that he works with, to ensure good governance and to ensure that the obligations to all stakeholders (shareholders, customers, staff) are being met.

He needed Senior experience in business, and a deep knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, home delivery, technology, business innovation and transformation for his role. Neil gained the roles through an extensive network of contacts, built up over many years of working in retail and logistics.

In terms of attraction, Neil is keen to share his knowledge and experience with a range of organisations and hopefully to help them to realise their ambitions. Neil has an almost obsessive focus on customer service, how to lead great teams, how to develop great people and how to build strong business propositions.

“The day-to-day variety – but that has always been the case in terms of a career in logistics.”

Neil has had too many great career highlights to mention – but building new, innovative customer-centred propositions with great teams has been core to the most enjoyable moments.

Logistics draws people from all walks of life, from those with a background in the military, business or science, to the cultural and performing arts sector – like John. After seven years performing around the world, experiencing a wealth of cultural diversity, John decided it was time for a switch.

‘I decided to pursue a career in business through Amazon in Central Scotland. Through the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship, I’m able to take up a position whilst studying for a BA Hons in Business Management at Glasgow Caledonian University.’

With a passion for the arts equally matched by a passion for business, John is developing skills and knowledge around Amazon’s operational business, ready to dive into a busy workplace helping one of the world’s largest and most famous businesses.

‘I’ve felt welcomed by everyone at Amazon, and I’m proud to say that I’m an Amazonian! I’m looking forward to where my career will take me.’

Given he’s already come so far, we expect there’s plenty more to come from John.

Liam started working in logistics at 18, but at that point he wasn’t thinking about it as a possible career.

“I just wanted to earn some extra money during college, but then I quickly saw the opportunities at DHL.”

He regularly put himself forward for more hours, and as he did so it was given more tasks and more responsibilities – to the point he realised he was already building a career in the role. From there, things moved quickly.

“I completed various roles in different departments, and even though I’ve been here at DHL for years, I’ve never stopped learning along the way.”

In his current role, Liam manages a Service Centre, which he attributes to hard work, and having the vision to see the opportunity and job satisfaction ahead of him.

“Logistics is fast-paced and you need to work hard, but you can really feel the reward when you help solve other people’s problems. It’s also really interesting to see some of the important shipments we have to get around the world, from life-saving equipment to high value bank documents.”

In 2016, aged just 21, Liam won the ‘Employee of the Year’ award and was taken to Venice for an all expense paid trip as a reward for his hard work and commitment.

Tori’s role includes ensuring all Fresh, Ambient, and Non-Food volume is effectively and efficiently delivered into our Tesco Distribution Network. She works with our suppliers and manages our hauliers through regular reviews to ensure service targets are achieved, identifying any trends and themes, and supporting with robust plans for promotions and seasonal uplifts. Tori is responsible for a team of 16 Colleagues, managing successful business relationships and ensuring that our customers’ needs are prioritised at every stage.

For the Distribution Graduate Programme, she needed a university degree, however her current role does not require any specific qualifications.

Tori joined Tesco on their two-year rotational management programme, which included spending two weeks working in our Tesco stores learning how they operate and link to my role. She began her journey as a Warehouse Team Manager and moved into Transport as a Delivery Service Team Manager, gaining breadth of business experience, and providing her with new challenges and more responsibilities. Tori then took an opportunity to learn a different area of the business and moved into Customer Fulfilment as a Delivery Manager, before settling into her role as an Account Manager.

Interpersonal skills, problem solving, and attention to detail are all key skills for a role in logistics. Being able to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships with key stakeholders is vital to understanding the needs of customers, working well as a team, and cultivating a positive outlook.

Making prompt decisions and resolving problems are also needed to provide excellent service and retain customers. In addition to paying attention to every detail, no matter how big or small, is key to avoiding problems such as delayed deliveries.

Tori enjoys talking to and meeting people, working as part of a team, and visiting suppliers and hauliers where she has gained an insight into operations outside of Tesco.

“Each day is different with new challenges and lots of variety, and I have been lucky to find what I enjoy and what keeps me ticking!”

Tori’s roles in Tesco have shaped her leadership style and it has been rewarding to deliver service improvements whilst supporting Tesco suppliers and working together with our hauliers to make a big difference for our customers.

Sunnah came into logistics without really knowing what to expect; she hoped that the experience would be useful and she could build her confidence and capabilities along the way.

“My first impression of Wincanton was that everyone in the room is treated equally. It’s easy to feel intimidated when senior leaders are in the room, but it’s as easy to speak to the CEO as it is your line manager.”

The graduate scheme has seen Sunnah travel across the country, fulfilling her placement and getting a comprehensive introduction to the sector:

“I worked on an AGV project in Doncaster – which was a great experience for someone who hadn’t worked with robots before. My first placement was in Bristol as a transport manager for Howdens, then I went to Derby as a transport planner for Morrisons, and now I’m in the customer fulfilment centre for Waitrose in Greenford.”

Sunnah is revelling in the variety of the scheme and sees it as a potential positive for lots of other young people like her:

“My advice would be to not limit yourself when it comes to choosing placements, there will be many options to decide from but it’s good to go for roles that you would probably never go for!”

“I am the Managing Director of General Merchandise at Wincanton, responsible for online fulfilment, warehouse and transport logistics operations for well-known brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Halfords and Primark.”

Rachel has the honour of leading approximately 7,000 of Wincanton’s 20,000 colleagues, in her quest to deliver safe, efficient and low cost operations for Wincanton’s customers. Her team also drives and supports their customers’ growth through continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation and automation.

Rachel has worked in third-party logistics for the Retail and Consumer market for over 20 years, joining Wincanton as a graduate with a first-class degree in Economics. She progressed up the ranks, becoming a qualified CIMA Accountant within the first four years of joining the business. From there, she took on senior strategic commercial roles, most recently as Finance Director of the Retail and Consumer Sector.

“Having made the journey myself, I am a passionate sponsor of developing internal talent, both up the ranks and across business functions.”

She considers herself lucky to have landed in such a rich and varied industry as logistics, having been introduced to Wincanton by a General Manager who thought that the industry would be a great fit for her – she couldn’t have been more right!

“Logistics offers the variety to try different things. I worked my way through the finance and commercial career path before taking a complete change of path into operations. I haven’t looked back since!”

Rachel finds it hard to pick just one thing she loves most about her role, but the people take the biscuit.

“Nothing beats watching others flourish and develop, whether that be helping those with learning difficulties find employment, or promoting a senior manager to the next stage in their career.”

In his role at DHL, Harry supports both the Midlands & Northern regions with Service Performance. Since taking up the position, he’s found that the skills he’d previously developed at school and university were applicable and easily transferable to logistics, with such a wide range of opportunities all under the same company roof.

“Logistics is vast – and far more than simply vehicles moving.”

After graduating from the University of Sheffield, Harry applied for, and was successful in, securing a place on the DHL Express Graduation Programme. The scheme has a wide scope, with eight months of rotation around different departments, providing a comprehensive grounding in all things logistics, with the aim of giving a thorough understanding of all aspects of the business.

Starting in Continuous Improvement, Harry moved on to Frontline Operations, giving him experience in both field and network ops. There was flexibility in choosing his third placement, so Harry chose Ops Performance, combining his newly acquired frontline knowledge with the analytical skills he picked up in his first placement. This third rotation quickly led to a full time position in Ops Performance as a Field Support Manager.

But just because he’s completed the Graduate Scheme doesn’t mean that Harry’s opportunities to learn are over. He recently secured a position on the Gen Next Programme – 18 months of development to support him in bridging any gaps in his logistics knowledge, covering areas such as HR Training, Finance and Productivity.

Speaking on the opportunities he’s been given to learn as he works, Harry’s thankful for the pathways that working in logistics has uncovered for him, leading him to new areas of expertise to help him continue to grow and expand his skill set.

“My role is an exciting one, in which I get the opportunity to work alongside some of the largest retailers in the UK, and support them with ways to improve their International supply chains.”

Lee’s focus is on understanding those retailers’ needs, then looking into the data, working with internal and external stakeholders, and project managing, before presenting solutions and tracking the benefits. His role demands a variety of skills, including consultative selling, problem solving, data analysis and visualisation, as well as both account and project management.

Lee worked his way up to his current role from trainee planner, and he values analysis, problem solving, logical thinking and a drive to deliver as his strongest professional assets.

When the job came up internally, Lee was quick to jump on an opportunity to learn and develop within the Sea Logistics International Supply Chain team. His main attraction to the role was the support he could give customers with their goals and targets, helping to solve problems that are causing them to lose sleep at night.

“I left college with not great A-levels and went straight into manual labour. I ended up working on a land based drilling rig. Working in this environment taught me a level of resilience, and problem solving – even though it wasn’t through data – was still massively present. On the rig with limited resources it amazed me that if something broke down, certain members of the team could fix it to ensure the job continued – through their experience and knowledge.”

It wasn’t until working in the office on that rig that Lee learned what logistics was. The logistics lead took him under their wing to show him how things worked operationally, and the rest is history.

Growing up in a rural community, Lee was always searching for opportunities to discover and learn new things. He’s forever grateful for the doors logistics has opened for him, and the ones still up ahead.

“Every day is so different, and I get to work with amazing colleagues, and customers who provide challenges for us to solve collaboratively.”

Following a product’s life cycle, and its journey from an order being placed, to that product being produced on the other side of the world, shipped, and then transported to the warehouse, is something Lee is fascinated by: “How we can influence the end customer experience by changing something 5,992+ miles away is incredible.”

Lee was part of the Regional Talent Programme at Kuehne + Nagel, and was one of 100 colleagues across Europe identified for their high performance.

“This was something I never thought I would get to take part in as I have never seen myself as a high performer. I just love the world of logistics!”

For Evelina, the decision to apply to Amazon’s apprenticeship scheme was life changing. Having previously worked as a freelance nail technician, and an operations manager at a cleaning company, the opportunity to earn while she learned, obtaining new qualifications and skills, was all she needed to make the career switch.

Evelina joined the retail company as a packer, in a bid to gain new experiences and opportunities she couldn’t access before. One of her managers spotted her talent and encouraged her to apply for the Business Improvement Techniques Programme (BIT).

“I was looking to improve my English and also grow my confidence. I decided that an apprenticeship would help me to improve my knowledge and grow within Amazon. I believe that taking the decision to apply for the BIT programme changed my life, it’s helped me to grow both professionally and personally.”

After successful completion of the Amazon Level 2 Business Improvements Apprenticeship, Evelina went on to complete the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship with a distinction, allowing her to secure a permanent area management role, with another promotion a year later.

“At Amazon, you are always being encouraged to grow and succeed, and the apprenticeship has greatly improved my confidence. To anyone thinking about signing up, I say just apply!”

Meg was looking to strike a balance between continuing her studies, and getting hands-on experience in the workplace. Having initially planned doing English at University, she changed tack when she realised that a logistics degree apprenticeship with the DHL renewals excellence team would offer her the combination she wanted.

“My line manager Kelly is extremely supportive and together we try to align my studies to my practice, so that it becomes more relevant. I’m studying for a business management degree and I’ve found modules like economics and leadership really useful in the workplace.”

Her role is all about driving efficiencies across the DHL network, but for Meg the best bit is the support she gets from those she works with.

“I’m getting a degree I’m interested in, workplace experience and a good wage at the same time. And on top of that I get to work with a team that are incredible and have done nothing but support me since the day I started.

“I feel like DHL is really invested in young people.”

Emily’s current role is to do financial analysis for any logistics buildings or land Prologis acquire, sell or build. This then feeds into our investment committee report which is where we obtain formal internal approval to buy, sell or build the building or land. She also has some buildings that she am responsible for leasing, this is an area my career is developing into.

For her role, she needed the following qualifications: A Levels, university degree and to become a RICS accredited surveyor – to achieve this, you need an RICS-accredited university degree. (Being an RICS accredited surveyor is the standard route into commercial property, but it is possible to get analyst jobs without the accreditation).

Emily started her career at a consultancy firm via a university careers fair and then did a summer internship with them. After qualifying and passing her RICS exams, she was approached by a recruiter for the job at Prologis.

She has always been interested in the built environment. She comes from a farming background as her dad was a dairy farmer, so she had a rural manufacturing. She thinks this early fascination is what drew her into a career in logistics.

Emily loves the social interaction of her job.

“I like the fact not every day is the same and I don’t have to sit at a desk all day as making relationships and networks is extremely important.”

When she first joined Prologis, she was lucky enough to work in Amsterdam for just over 2 years. This was a highlight as her job allowed her to travel Europe as she was responsible for the European business financial underwriting of acquisitions. She always wanted a job that allowed her to travel and Prologis enabled her to have that.

After they found his details on LinkedIn, the recruitment team at St Modwen contacted Rawa directly to apply for his position. The rotational aspect of the role, with a chance to get a taste for each department really appealed to him, along with the opportunity to study for his Masters whilst on the job.

Rawa thrives on the diversity of life as a graduate in logistics, with responsibilities that range from working on investments and transactions, and dealing with the underwriters for new acquisitions, all the way to getting out on-site to meet and greet customers, and carrying out inspections.

“I’ve enjoyed being involved in challenging projects from Day One, and being trusted with a great deal of responsibility.”

Rawa has relished the opportunity to undertake development appraisals, assessing the development potential of smaller sites and considering their planning prospects and development costs. Coming up with a potential masterplan and development strategy is a task which offers him satisfaction and fulfilment in his work. 

Some of Rawa’s highlights since entering the industry have been the opportunities he’s had to visit logistics sites across the UK, getting to grips with operations in the exciting, fast-moving world of logistics, before going home and applying the skills and practices he’s seen in action to his own work.

Earlier this year, he had the chance to visit Segro East Midlands Gateway with Generation Logistics, where he was given a tour of DHL’s new unit: 

“As someone who works in the development side of things, it was really interesting to see the automated pallet operations in such a huge unit, and to understand how occupiers make use of their space.”

Looking back on our career expectations, it often feels as if the advice we were given at school has no relevance to the opportunities we eventually end up pursuing – so no career is worth discounting! That’s something Jessica, a Senior Customs Process Administrator, proves in droves.

“When I was at school… if I’m being honest, I didn’t think of logistics as a career path! I applied with the basic school qualifications required, and a degree. Within a year I’ve been promoted to a Senior role, a promotion that comes with more responsibilities but more rewards too.”

Looking after customers means no two days look the same for Jessica. “I might be actioning emails, talking to customers, completing entries or problem solving – finding more efficient ways of doing a process to save time and resources.”

She manages a big account, and a team to help service it. That brings the opportunity to train others, delegate jobs and manage their development. And though Jessica took to her role from the off, she’s also built on her qualifications with training on the job.

“Since joining, I’ve had the opportunity to gain my Level 2 Customs Academy qualification, and to go on to study for Level 4. I also frequently use e-learning to expand my knowledge.”

But the best thing about her role? “I love who I work with. Even though Maersk is a large corporation, I always feel valued. It’s a warm, family-friendly feeling amongst my team.”

“Continuing to challenge all forms of bias, discrimination and gender stereotyping is making the railway a more inclusive place to work. There’s still a long way to go but I hope that my role as an Apprentice On-track Machine (OTM) Driver can go some way to inspiring other women to consider careers in engineering and maintenance.”

Sam shows there are no barriers to a new career path.

After more than a decade serving her country, there are few challenges that would phase Sam Roper. Having left the Royal Navy in 2019, a role as stores person in Supply Chain Operations (SCO) for Network Rail proved a good opportunity. But it was clear she didn’t want to stop there. Sam has now set her sights on training for a role that will see her achieve a significant first for Network Rail.

Sam has started an apprenticeship to become a train driver. While that’s not remarkable in itself – there are many female drivers working for train operators – Sam would become the only female driver operating Network Rail’s tamper trains.

Tampers are used in track maintenance to make sure the track is correctly aligned and has a smooth level along the rail. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and I’m excited to get on board and do it” she says.

Sam joined the Navy from school, and spent 14 years working as a survival equipment specialist. It’s a role she said developed her confidence and sense of discipline as well as an understanding of safety critical activity and the importance of following procedures.

“It’s a bit different to your normal day-to-day job,” she says. “You have to be ready for anything.”

Following the birth of her two children, Sam then decided it was time for a career change and joined Network Rail in September 2019. She explains: “it was a role quite close to home, which suited me at the time. I hadn’t really thought about a railway career before but after I joined, I realised there were a lot of opportunities. I had the chance to interact with other drivers and this got me thinking about becoming one myself.”

As a Talent Manager, Hannah is responsible for the design, implementation and management of development programmes and emerging talent strategies for DHL Express UK.

Her responsibilities are varied, encompassing internal development programmes for existing employees, graduate development programmes and apprenticeships.

Not only that, but Hannah is also responsible for DHL’s educational outreach strategy, which is aimed at engaging, educating and inspiring young people about the logistics industry and the opportunities it can offer them, all whilst supporting them with workshops designed to expand and broaden their employability skills.

When asked how she found her role, Hannah credits the qualifications she’s gained through experience, with 15 years of working in recruitment focused roles under her belt, and having initially joined DHL as a Recruitment Manager in 2018.

“My passion for emerging talent and supporting people to reach their full potential is what drives me. My role truly gives me the opportunity to make a difference to a wide variety of people at different points within their career.”

The variety of her role is a highlight for Hannah, giving her the opportunity to utilise and develop her skills on an ongoing basis. Her ability to think outside of the box to solve challenges and to work under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced industry like logistics, is what makes her tick.

“Also, the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, roles and skillsets in order to make a positive impact. I’m resilient, I can recognise that things don’t always go to plan, but with hard work and perseverance there can always be a positive outcome from any form of adversity.”

Hannah is proud to have recently launched DHL’s Graduate Development Programme, providing full-time placements for all graduates within the business, all of whom remain employed by DHL and are continuing to develop their careers.

Ryan knew he wanted a fast paced career, but he wasn’t sure exactly where that would be.

“I never wanted to go to university. After college I got a job as an Assistant Manager at Costa Coffee, and this meant that I would end up speaking to my current employer (Kuehne+Nagel) on a daily basis to place orders. I began to think that logistics might be a good career option for myself”

He didn’t have any industry experience, but secured a Bid Management Apprenticeship with Kuehne+Nagel, which then led to a full time position and ultimately, to an exciting new opportunity in Australia.

“I came across a job listing for an Excellence Manager with Kuehne+Nagel Australia and reached out to express my interest. I had a job offer within three weeks and moved to Melbourne within six.”

Ryan’s role entails supporting Account Managers with tender management, continuous improvement, business reviews and other tasks on behalf of customers. Even though his role would normally require a degree, because he had completed his apprenticeship and also had a Level 3 BTEC he was deemed to have the required credentials. Which proved to be a good call:

“I was recognised in the Multimodal 30 Under 30 Awards, and given the opportunity to be a guest panellist at the Multimodal Convention at the NEC. It was a real privilege to have the opportunity to share my passion for the industry with such a large audience.”

As an Engineering Graduate, Charlotte was looking for a position that offered her the perfect combination of development and experience across a wide field of application.

“With no prior experience, this role did exactly that. I’m learning and developing my engineering skills while being exposed to many fields of automation and robotics. Even better, the career progression was clear.”

Charlotte joined Wincanton in a temp HR role, but soon moved into a Data Analysis role, and then into the engineering position she has now.

“I’m responsible for supporting the design and implementation of various automations and mechanisation projects across the group. I’m working towards gaining my engineering chartership and longer term would like to become a Senior or Director Engineer.”

Despite her ambition, Charlotte never planned to be in logistics. In fact, it was never even on her radar.

“It was not something that was ever mentioned at careers events at university and college, so it never seemed like an option for me. But now that I have the experience I have, I can see the potential that similar graduates like me have in the sector.”  

She heartily recommends considering the sector to anyone making career decisions right now – especially because some of the pathways and skills required aren’t always obvious until you take a closer look.

“There are roles that you’d never imagine linking to logistics. It’s a massively growing industry so things are only going to get bigger.”

Nick’s role is to oversee cyber security activity, including setting Maersk’s cyber priorities based on business context such as customer needs, company operations, company strategy and our associated logistics transformation. Maersk is a global company operating in 130 countries and employing about 100,000 people. It manages container shipping, ports and terminals, and warehousing and distribution, and this all needs to be cyber-secure so our customers can trust us with their data and rely on our resilience. We have 300 professionals covering the internationally recognised cyber security functions of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.

Nick’s role spans all these functions, and he has a highly diverse Governance team of 33 people operating out of 13 countries helping me with cyber security strategy development, Board-level reporting, business engagement, cyber security training and awareness education, and providing 2nd Line of Defence in our assurance operating model.

His job requires degree level education in a relevant technology discipline. It also requires business training in strategy, finance and obligations of Boards and Directors, such as that available from the Institute of Directors or IMD business school. Similarly, training in unconscious bias and having experience of working effectively with people of different cultures is key to being effective in a genuinely international environment.

Nick made his network of colleagues and friends aware that he was looking for a fresh challenge and a previous boss contacted him to say he had been struggling for months to find the right candidate to fill a new role that was temporarily being filled by a consultant. The more Nick learned about the role, the more excited he got, so he applied.

He had previously served as an Engineer Officer in the Royal Air Force and this had helped him develop the skills to constantly balance the operational imperatives of today with the investment needed to meet the needs of tomorrow. Both are critical to enduring success in logistics.

“The best thing about my role is the people I work with, not just my own team (who are amazing), but across the company as a whole.”

One of Nick’s most consistent career highlights has been the people he has led and their capacity to surprise him whenever they are given a challenge.