Logistics Finance Forum Programme

Chair's welcome and Logistics UK introduction

Welcome and introduction to the Logistics Finance Forum, highlighting the importance of issues of productivity, efficiency and cost management for streamlined logistics operations.

Phil Roe, President, Logistics UK

Keynote - Economic landscape and the 2024 Budget

This session will focus on the implications of the General Election for the UK economy and the logistics sector, examining economical trends and the latest official forecasts.

Louise Hellem, Chief Economist, CBI

Keynote - Mergers and acquisitions in logistics as a litmus test for the state of the sector

Philip Bird discusses the M&A confidence index and how these findings will shape the trajectory of M&A activity in 2024. He also gives best practice advise, including unparalleled insights into the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Philip Bird, Corporate Finance Partner, RPG Crouch Chapman LLP

Panel session - Is technology key to increased productivity?

With increased use of technology, logistics businesses are facing the challenge of financing the change (introducing robotics, AI, automation) as well as preparing for and managing the implications for finance teams and systems. Our panel explores the impact of these new technologies on the logistics industry, including the social impact of job cuts due to increased automation.

Chair: Ben Garratt, Deputy Director - Public Affairs, Logistics UK

Simon Evans, Finance Director UK&I, XPO Logistics

Max Rouse, Strategic Advisor, Infrastructure and Government Strategy, KPMG

Andrew Tilley, Sales Director, Renault Truck Financial Services

Interactive session - Is technology the key to increased productivity?

A follow up interactive session for leaders to discuss their experiences of using technology to improve productivity.

Panel session - Aligning your ESG strategy with decarbonisation goals and energy choices

With the ESG agenda evolving towards carbon reporting and decarbonisation, and with an overall lack of strategy, government support and alignment, our panel looks into how logistics businesses are dealing with internal and external reporting, and gathering information from suppliers.

Chair: Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director - Policy, Logistics UK

Nick Fothergill, Partner, Weightmans

Stuart Higgins, Partner, Bearing Point

Tom Parke, Associate, Green Finance Institue

Becky Taylor, CFO, DHL Supply Chain

Interactive session - Aligning your ESG strategy with decarbonisation goals and energy choices

A follow up interactive session for leaders to discuss their experiences.

Fireside chat - Alternative fuels as key to sustainable freight

We discuss the research from the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight and examine the current trends of fuel/alternative fuel markets.

Professor Philip Greening, Centre for Sustainable Road Freight

James Spencer, Founder and Managing Director, Portland Group

Panel session - Cyber security

Finance functions within logistics businesses are becoming targets of cyber attacks with increasing frequency, posing huge challenges to the industry. We explore the risks, their impact on businesses and how to mitigate and rebuild in case of a cyber incident.

Sasha Henry, Senior Managing Consultant, CyXcel

Interactive session - Cyber security

A follow up interactive session for leaders to discuss their experiences.

Chair's close

Closing keynote from our Chair with an overview of the day.

Phil Roe, President, Logistics UK

Places for this event are strictly limited. Please register your interest in attending using the link below.