Logistics UK has named James Adcroft, UK Transport Compliance Manager at Tesco, as Chair of its national Road Freight Council and elected several senior representatives from the logistics and transport sectors to its Board.
Adcroft succeeds former Chair, Allison Kemp MBE – managing director of A.I.M Commercial Services – who joined initially for a two-year term which was extended to almost four years following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ms Kemp, the first female holder of the position who was also awarded an MBE for services to road freight and transport whilst serving as Chair, says: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Chair, tackling some of the biggest industry issues of this generation and helping to guide our road freight members through the challenges of the pandemic.
These Freight Councils are an invaluable resource and allow members to raise concerns and discuss potential solutions to the challenges that matter.
I am grateful for this opportunity and wish Mr Adcroft every success as he takes over the position.”
Adcroft adds: “I am delighted to be announced as the new Chair of Logistics UK’s Road Freight Council.
These Freight Councils are a vital opportunity for members to meet with fellow operators and Logistics UK representatives to discuss the challenges and needs of industry, which can then be represented at a higher level.
I look forward to contributing to the continued success of these councils and ensuring industry’s voice is heard.”
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments: “We are delighted to announce James Adcroft as Chair of our Road Freight Council and we are sure that his 25 years of industry expertise will provide invaluable support to our Council members.
Mr Adcroft will be succeeding Allison Kemp MBE who has led our largest Freight Council through Brexit, Covid-19 and the driver shortage.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Ms Kemp for her enormous contribution throughout the past four years, and to wish Mr Adcroft the best of luck in this role.”
Louisa Hosegood, strategy and transformation director at Bis Henderson, Simon Hobbs, CEO of Kinaxia Logistics, and Gavin Murdock, managing director of Network Transport Solutions at DHL Supply Chain UKI join the Logistics UK Board.
As Strategy and Transformation Director for Bis Henderson Group, Hosegood has amassed extensive experience in senior roles with John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer and Tesco PLC.
She is passionate about 'fit-for-future' joined up supply chains, and is currently central to developing innovative, customer-centric services across the Bis Henderson’s consulting, warehousing space and recruitment businesses.
Of her appointment, she says: “I am excited to be part of an important phase of growth for Logistics UK – at a time when it has never been more important for the views and insights of its membership to be heard.”
“This is an industry navigating the currents of change in an increasingly challenging post-pandemic world, and it is my privilege to lend my experience and commercial perspective to an organisation that is passionate about giving a voice to our industry, knowing how critical a part it can play in boosting the economic growth of our nation.”
Logistics UK’s President, Phil Roe, says: “Our new directors join us at an exciting time in our organisation’s development and each brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen, which will be invaluable as we continue to drive Logistics UK forwards.
The organisation passed 20,000 members for the first time recently, and we have ambitious plans for the year ahead – I look forward to working with them to deliver for our membership and the wider logistics industry.
“Over the past few years, Logistics UK has established a reputation for excellence, building a significant presence for the sector with parliament and other stakeholders.
Alongside our existing expert board members, I am confident that our new directors will provide the challenge and impetus the organisation needs to continue its growth and deliver on its ambitious plans for the sector.”
