Logistics UK has appointed four new directors to its non-executive board to help drive the organisation’s next stage of development.
Announcing the appointments, Logistics UK said that Mark Grimshaw-Smith, Jamie Hartles, Professor Rem Noormohamed and James Wroath bring a wealth of experience to the organisation from across all sectors of the industry.
Phil Roe, Logistics UK president, said: “Our new non-executive directors join Logistics UK at a key time for our sector and bring a wide range of knowledge to help us drive the organisation on to the next stage of its development.
“With roles covering all modes of transport, as well as business change and digital transformation, they will complement the skills already in place on the board to ensure we are best placed to serve the needs of our members, and the industry as a whole, as it grows and develops.
“I am looking forward to the challenges and insight that they will bring to our thinking.”
Mark Grimshaw-Smith, Cemex UK head of rail and supply chain, brings more than 40 years of experience in the movement of heavy construction materials to his new role.
He has operational and development experience in Europe and Mexico and currently leads on safety and best practice for Cemex EMEA for rail and water freight.
Professor Rem Noormohamed has extensive experience in technology, AI, data and intellectual property law, as well as in business change and digital transformation.
He has worked closely with client boards and senior leadership teams on strategic and mission-critical issues and acts for supply chain and end-user organisations.
Dual-qualified as a solicitor and professional IT and telecoms engineer, his clients include listed FTSE250 and NASDAQ companies, central government, the voluntary sector and multinationals.
With 18 years’ experience in third party logistics, Jamie Hartles is currently Howard Tenens chief executive of logistics.
Logistics UK said Hartles is “passionate” about the use of state-of-the-art technology to enhance business resilience and minimise environmental impact of all logistics movements.
James Wroath, who was appointed Wincanton CEO in 2019, previously headed the North American division of LSG Sky Chefs, the airline catering division of Lufthansa AG, and for Kuehne+Nagel as senior vice president in North America for both contract logistics and overland transportation.
Roe said he is excited about the strength that the new directors will add to the organisation’s capabilities. He added: “As we reinforce Logistics UK’s position as the preeminent business group in our sector, these new board appointments will add a wealth of knowledge and experience to help prepare the organisation for its future challenges.
“I am looking forward to working with them, and adding their expertise and input to our development as the sector looks forwards to the challenges to come.”