David Wells. Source: Logistics UK
David Wells is to step down as chief executive of business group Logistics UK at the end of July after 10 years in the role.
The organisation said that Wells had notified the president early in the new year of his intention to step down, and a process is underway to find his replacement.
Wells joined Logistics UK in 2009 as finance director and became chief executive in early 2015.
Logistics UK said that Wells had made significant changes to the business group during his 10 years in the role, including a major rebrand from the Freight Transport Association to Logistics UK in the summer of 2020 and the adoption of a new corporate strategy.
Logistics UK president Phil Roe said: "David has steered the organisation smoothly through a decade of significant change, including the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit and issues at the UK’s borders, with a calm focus that has inspired the team.
“He has the ability to engage with everyone, from the most junior member of staff to those at the highest levels of government, with empathy and enthusiasm, and has always prioritised the needs of our members above all else.”
Wells received an OBE in 2022 for his services to transport and logistics.
Wells said: “Ten years at the helm of this fantastic organisation serving an amazing industry have flown by. At some point it is right to hand the baton to the next leader to take the organisation forward with fresh ideas and energy.
"I want to thank my wonderful colleagues and members for all they have done in support of our mission to see the sector recognised as the vital economic infrastructure that serves everybody, everywhere, every day.
"We’ve made great progress in the last ten years but there is still a great deal to do and I’m sure the next leader will enjoy and rise to the challenge”.
