EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CAREER SO FAR
» I ’ ve been Regional Vice President for the UK at Lineage for just over two years . I ’ m responsible for overseeing both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy , ensuring exceptional service is delivered to Lineage ’ s UK customers across our 13 warehouse operations and nationwide transport network .
More broadly , I have more than 20 years ’ experience in logistics across commercial , operations and transformational leadership . Before joining Lineage , I worked in third-party logistics for more than two decades at Unipart , where I ran the Unipart Technology Logistics business supporting technology and retail customers , before overseeing commercial , business development and strategy across Unipart Logistics .
My main role is to be a servant leader , supporting and developing large teams as we change and grow our business . I believe in building a high-performing culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation . Whether it is negotiating high stakes deals , developing and executing strategy or empowering teams to achieve ambitious goals , I focus on creating environments where people can and do excel .
Q . WHAT WAS IT THAT ATTRACTED YOU TO LINEAGE ?
» What really drew me to Lineage was its unique combination of ambition , innovation , razor-sharp customer focus and people-centric culture .
I was excited by how Lineage integrates cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices into its operations to meet the needs of customers at every stage of the supply chain . From improving energy efficiency in our cold storage facilities to offering technology-empowered end -to-end logistics solutions , the ompany ’ s commitment to delivering reliable , environmentally-conscious services to our customers really resonated .
What ’ s more , Lineage shared my belief that fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth goes hand -in-hand with giving back . The Lineage Foundation for Good , for example , provides our employees with a meaningful sense of purpose beyond their day-to-day work and a platform to contribute to a cause that we all care about : fighting food insecurity . We ’ ve embraced that in the UK , holding team building charity events each year in support of our partners Fareshare and Meals and More .
Ultimately , the company fosters an environment where people can thrive and I ’ m proud to be part of a team that invests in its employees , encourages innovation and champions leadership development .
Q . WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WORKING DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU ?
» Every day is different for me , but one thing remains constant : my commitment to Lineage customers and continuing to push the boundaries of innovation . The most inspiring days for me are when I get out and about visiting our sites and
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