Global logistics consultancy SCALA is building momentum in Europe by appointing Chris Clowes to enhance its growth strategy amidst rising demand.
- Clowes steps into the role of executive director, tasked with expanding SCALA’s operations and network in Europe.
- With a track record of managing significant projects, Clowes brings a wealth of experience to his new position.
- As logistics challenges mount due to global supply chain instabilities, SCALA is poised to meet the needs of European businesses.
- The strategic appointment aims to leverage existing expertise while securing new clients and partnerships across the region.
In a strategic move to bolster its European presence, SCALA has appointed Chris Clowes as executive director. With a history of significant contributions as a senior consultant at SCALA, Clowes now spearheads efforts to broaden the consultancy’s reach across Europe. This move comes in response to an overwhelming number of inquiries from European businesses, driven by the ongoing global supply chain instability.
Clowes brings a comprehensive background to his new role, having successfully managed three major projects since his arrival at SCALA. Among these were a European strategy development for a German consumer products company, logistics strategy and 3PL tendering for a pan-European electronics firm, and a customer ‘cost to serve’ project for a prominent food company. His previous roles with industry giants such as XPO, Boots Retail, and Costa Coffee further enrich his expertise.
SCALA’s chief executive, John Perry, affirmed the strategic importance of enhancing SCALA’s European services, emphasizing the increasing demand for adept supply chain strategies across the continent. Perry noted that Clowes’s innovative approach has invigorated SCALA’s team, positioning the consultancy to thrive amidst evolving market conditions.
As Clowes takes on this strategic leadership role, he envisions growing SCALA’s European client base and diversifying its consultancy offerings. Clowes stated, “In just over a year, we’ve already been able to deploy real-world experience to support some of the best brands in Europe.” This statement underlines the consultancy’s commitment to expanding its influence and capabilities within the region.
SCALA’s strategic appointment of Chris Clowes demonstrates its commitment to expanding its European footprint, positioning itself to meet the region’s growing logistics demands.
