Walker Logistics names new head of operations

Walker Logistics has appointed Adrian Skirrow (pictured) as its new head of operations, overseeing all administrative and operational processes at its Berkshire site.

With over 20 years’ leadership experience, Skirrow has held senior operational positions across manufacturing and logistics.

William Walker, MD at Walker Logistics, said: “Adrian has expertise and strength in areas that are key to us as a company and his extensive knowledge of the UK distribution and logistics market, together with his wealth of professional relationships, will be of great value to Walker and our clients.”

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Earlier this year, Walker Logistics announced that it had received planning permission to build a new 125,000 sq ft warehouse on land adjacent to its existing 250,000 sq ft multi-user hub.

Construction is expected to start early next year and the work is projected to be complete by the end of 2022.