Logistics UK appoints new CEO

The Board of Logistics UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Fletcher as CEO. Ben joins on 1^st December and will take on his full responsibilities from the start of the new year.

Ben joins Logistics UK after enjoying a highly successful career including, most recently, senior roles within Make UK where he held the role of Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for the public affairs, membership and the business arms of the organisation. Within this role Ben was at the heart of the successes Make UK has enjoyed over the last eight years.

In making the appointment, Phil Roe, President at Logistics UK said: “In appointing Ben we are building upon the successful team we have at Logistics UK and looking to further improve our delivery for members in both public affairs and our business services. In particular, we expect to build our influence amongst policy makers and regulators to deliver improved outcomes for the whole logistics sector.”

In accepting his new role, Ben commented: “I am proud to be leading Logistics UK, one of the country’s most powerful trade associations and the driving force behind the world’s best logistics industry. 

“Our sector is the backbone of Britain’s economy, connecting people, products and progress every minute of every day. 

“As we confront once-in-a-generation economic challenges and opportunities, I am committed to ensuring our voice drives change at the heart of government, and that our members have the services, skills and support they need to innovate, grow, and lead the future of logistics.”

Finally, we would like to thank once again David Wells for his commitment and service over the past 15 years, and Kevin Green for his excellent work as Acting CEO. Kevin will continue as Director of Policy, Marketing and Communications in the new year.

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk