Moody Logistics has taken on the fourth generation of the Moody family after appointing Charlotte Wilkinson as business development manager ahead of the company’s 80th anniversary.
She is the daughter of MD Caroline Moody and granddaughter of the late chairman Alan Moody.
Her appointment to the Cramlington firm continues a family involvement that began in 1947 when Wilkinson’s great grandfather David Moody established the business with a Bedford truck after returning from the Second World War.
Having previously spent seven years with a national retailer in management roles, Wilkinson, 26, used the last six months to learn the ropes at Moody’s, working across sales and marketing operations before formally taking up her new job.
“I wanted to gain experience elsewhere before joining the family business, so I could bring my own skills and perspective to Moody’s,” Wilkinson explained.
“Over the past six months, I’ve had the opportunity to learn much more about Moody’s by supporting the sales and marketing teams.
“I’m incredibly proud to become the fourth generation of the family to work in the business and, as business development manager, I’m looking forward to playing my part in its future.”
Caroline Moody said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Charlotte as the first member of the fourth generation to join Moody’s.
“She’s been incredibly keen to learn over the past six months, while bringing valuable skills and experience from her previous management career.
“It’s particularly special as we look ahead to our 80th anniversary in 2027. Moody’s has always been a family business with strong family values, but each generation has had to evolve and bring something new, and I’m very proud that Charlotte will be part of its next chapter.”
