Family-owned transport firm Barron Wood Distribution (BWD) has announced a new executive management team, with 10 new directors working alongside group MD Derek Lyon.

The newly appointed team includes Andy Carr, group outsource operations manager; Anthony Robinson, group financial director; Claire Hood, Scotland operations director; Jamie Wright, Preston UK operations director; Kelly Fairbrother, director accounts and Mike Ogwin, group administration director.

Lyon said: “As a family business, we are proud of our reputation for exceptional customer service and operational integrity.

“I am delighted to announce our new leadership team, who will build on this legacy while steering the company towards an exciting future of further expansion.

“These leadership changes will also support our push to enhance our service capabilities and investment in new technology.”

New team Mike Ogwin, Jamie Wright, Claire Hood, Anthony Robinson, Derek Lyon, Andrew Vickers, Harvey Douglas, Paul Taylor, Kelly Fairbrother, Jack Fairbrother and Andy Carr.

New team Mike Ogwin, Jamie Wright, Claire Hood, Anthony Robinson, Derek Lyon, Andrew Vickers, Harvey Douglas, Paul Taylor, Kelly Fairbrother, Jack Fairbrother and Andy Carr.

He added: “The founders of BWD, David and John Fairbrother, have created a great workplace with strong foundations that we are committed to continue to build on.

“We want our customers, partners and team of forward thinking, dedicated and enthusiastic employees to enjoy the opportunities that working with BWD, an experienced and progressive transport business, will offer.”

The company said the Fairbrothers will remain as part of the management team for the foreseeable future.