Company: GXO
Role: HR Manager and Chief of Staff to CHRO
Kate started her journey in logistics as an intern with Kuehne+Nagel, in a division later acquired by XPO Logistics and ultimately becoming part of GXO. Her 10-week internship in the Future Talent Team during university led to a graduate placement, with four placements across two years.
After completing the scheme, Kate secured her first permanent role in the Grocery Business Unit, providing HR support for over 500 people across six recycling centres in the South-East region. She then moved into her first management role as the HR Site Lead for the Matches Fashion contract, overseeing HR, payroll, and learning and development. During this time, she supported the transition following the site’s closure, helping employees navigate change and redeployment.
Following that, Kate transitioned into the corporate HR team – her first experience in a global role and a completely new environment compared to the warehouse setting. She now serves as HR Manager and Chief of Staff to the CHRO, partnering with the CHRO and global HR leadership team on communications, functional initiatives, and governance.
“In my five years at GXO, I’ve held eight different roles. My internal mobility is testament to GXO’s commitment to developing talent from within and creating pathways for progression. Whatever role you’re in, logistics is fast‑paced and varied – and that suits me down to the ground.”