Whistl creates new role of MD of parcels division

Whistl has promoted Andy Underwood (pictured) as its first MD of Whistl Parcels as demand for online shopping continues to grow.

Under Underwood’s leadership Whistl Parcels will focus on large organisations and core strategic customers using its national network.

Meanwhile Whistl’s Parcelhub brand will focus on medium-sized organisations and large SMEs, taking a more regionalised approach with onsite local collections and consolidated volumes.

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Underwood has been with Whistl for 16 years, rising from senior account manager to sales director for the north during that time. Laura Sanjurgo will replace Underwood as director of sales north.

Alistair Cochrane, chief executive Whistl, said: “With the sustained growth in online shopping, we need to capitalise upon these growth opportunities with a dedicated approach to maximise the parcel growth potential and the appointment of Andy as managing director to drive this initiative will help achieve this.”