Culina operations director leaves for senior role at Hermes

Hermes UK has appointed former Culina Group operational excellence and procurement director John Clark (pictured) as its new director of depots.

Hermes said he had joined the senior team with a remit to support the continuing growth of the business while ensuring that high service standards are maintained.

Clark has also previously held senior roles at Argos, Bibby, DHL and the NHS Supply Chain. In his new role he will report directly into chief operating officer Carl Lyon and be responsible for all depot operations.

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Commented Lyon: “Our ambitions for growth and service levels are both exciting and challenging, so it’s vital that we continue to build our senior team with the right skills and expertise. John’s experience of delivering operational excellence and transformation within major UK organisations makes him a great addition to our team.”

Added Clark: “Hermes is leading the way in the sector through its innovation and commitment to exceeding the expectations of its retail clients and their customers at this exceptionally busy time. I’m excited to be joining a company with a great proposition for customers that is well positioned to continue to grow in a vibrant market sector.”