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Roe's tenure as Logistics UK President extended for two years


The Logistics UK Non-Executive Board has voted to extend the tenure of Phil Roe as the organisation’s President for the next two years.

He took up the position in April 2022, after five years as a non-executive director.

During his time in post, Roe has worked to build the organisation’s influence with ministers and policymakers, on behalf of members, by building engagement with logistics leaders at C-Suite level with businesses from across the sector at its President's Council, which was formed in 2023. He has also led efforts to build the profile of the logistics industry with government and other stakeholders through its Executive Membership, which provides a platform for board level discussions for industry leaders and now has more than 100 members. 

Roe is also the executive sponsor for the multi-award-winning Generation Logistics campaign, which, in its first two years, has already increased awareness of a career in logistics with 13-24 year olds.

Prior to joining the Logistics UK Board, Roe enjoyed a 35-year career in logistics, with roles at XPO and DHL, where he was a board director at DHL Supply Chain. He is also a non-executive director and trustee at Transaid.

Logistics UK is unique in representing the whole sector, with members from all transport modes as well as regions, and those with goods to move such as retailers and manufacturers. Under Roe’s watch, by expanding engagement between logistics leaders and policymakers, the organisation has become fundamental to the government’s growth strategy, as he explains:

“Nothing moves without logistics, literally nothing. Logistics UK is the only business group in the sector that brings together people who move goods, and those with goods to move. A stronger, more resilient logistics sector can generate over £8bn a year in GDP, so there’s a huge prize for the whole country and the economy if we can make logistics more efficient – and I’m delighted to continue to lead that charge.”

Published On: 03/04/2025 15:00:00

 

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