Cardinal Global Logistics appoints marketing and sustainability boss

Kelly Hobson. Photo: Cardinal Global Logistics

UK-headquartered freight forwarder Cardinal Global Logistics has appointed its first chief marketing and sustainability officer.

Kelly Hobson began in the role on July 1 and is responsible for the overall creation and implementation of a global marketing and sustainability strategy.

In 2021, Cardinal Global Logistics saw a turnover of £460m and year-on-year growth of 320% across the group.

Chief executive Brian Hay said: “As we edge towards 2023 it felt like the right time to bring onboard a new skillset to help us continue on our journey of transformation. Kelly is well known within our industry as a successful marketer and is recognised for her passion for delivering effective sustainability initiatives.”

Hobson said: “I have no doubt my new role will be incredibly rewarding and I’m looking forward to creating more awareness around the extensive services Cardinal offer.”

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Rebecca Jeffrey

Rebecca Jeffrey
New to aviation journalism, I joined Air Cargo News in late 2021 as deputy editor. I previously worked for Mercator Media’s six maritime sector magazines as a reporter, heading up news for Port Strategy. Prior to this, I was editor for Recruitment International (now TALiNT International). Contact me on: [email protected]