Mobile People Powered Logistics (Mobile PPL) has appointed two industry veterans as non-executive directors.
- Simon Pemberton, former chief of Gallagher Bassett, and Andy Connor, ex-Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, bring significant expertise.
- These appointments are part of Mobile PPL’s strategy for innovation, sustainability, and high service levels.
- Pemberton and Connor aim to enhance the company’s market position and contribute to strategic planning.
- The board’s expansion reflects Mobile PPL’s ambitions for sustainable and strategic growth in logistics.
Mobile People Powered Logistics (Mobile PPL) recently announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals, Simon Pemberton and Andy Connor, as non-executive directors. The move is a strategic part of the company’s efforts to enhance its competitive edge, ensuring a commitment to innovation and sustainability while delivering high-quality services.
Simon Pemberton, who previously held the position of chief executive at Gallagher Bassett, brings a wealth of experience from the insurance sector. He has been instrumental in managing and integrating acquisitions, including a regulated law firm and chartered loss adjuster during his tenure. Pemberton remarked, ‘I’ve known Mobile for a number of years now and seen the company grow from strength to strength. I think with additional leadership support, the company can grow further and solidify its place among the elite of the logistics sector.’
Meanwhile, Andy Connor joins with over 40 years of experience in the logistics supply chain sector, notably as chief commercial officer and UK managing director at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. His career has been defined by key achievements in strategic planning and client management. Connor expressed, ‘I’m delighted to be joining such a unique and forward-thinking people-driven logistics business.’
The addition of Pemberton and Connor is expected to not only broaden the strategic perspectives of the board but also attract new business and investment. Their initial tasks include forming a new board, evaluating Mobile PPL’s market positioning, and crafting a strategic plan aimed at achieving long-term objectives.
Mobile PPL’s Managing Director, Matthew Marriott, emphasised the significant contributions expected from the new directors, acknowledging their extensive backgrounds and insight as pivotal to the company’s future success.
The inclusion of Simon Pemberton and Andy Connor marks a pivotal step in Mobile PPL’s pursuit of excellence and growth in the logistics industry.
