New CEO for Temperature-Controlled Logistics Firm

In the 20 years since temperature-controlled third party logistics firm Buffaload was incorporated, and the company prepares for the next 20 years, it has taken a major step to further strengthen and enhance the team. The family-owned company is thrilled to announce that John Kerrigan will join as CEO on the 1st June 2025. Kerrigan is expected to be a fantastic asset to the Buffaload team and in joining he allows founder and owner Ross Taylor time to focus on other key projects and growth for the wider group.

Kerrigan, who spent 25 years at Fowler Welch, including the last four years as CEO, has a wealth of experience within the sector.

He said, “I am incredibly excited to join the team in June and be given the chance to lead Buffaload through the next chapter of their journey. Our core values are very much aligned, Buffaload’s commitment to sustainability and innovation as well as to colleagues and customers will ensure continued growth and success for many years to come. Ross, Julie and the whole team have done a fantastic job in growing the business to where it is today, I am proud and delighted to be given the chance to now lead it through the next period.”

Taylor said, “this is a fantastic time and opportunity for both Buffaload and our now rapidly expanding group to flourish into the future. I know with John steering the ship, we will be in safe hands, and I am genuinely excited for the future with him as part of our already great team. Sustainability, innovation and value are what excites me, and John’s arrival affords me some more time to develop further opportunities away from the day to day, cementing the Group’s success long term.”

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Change at the top of Clark Europe

Clark Europe announces a change in management as of 1st January when, after ten years of service, Rolf Eiten, President & CEO, is handing over the baton to Stefan Budweit, COO & Director Sales & Marketing, in order to devote himself to other tasks within the company. Budweit has already held various management positions within the company for thirteen years and took over as COO (Chief Operating Officer) at Clark Europe just last year.

Rolf Eiten, who began his professional career at Clark in 1976, took over the management of Clark Europe (CMHEU) and Clark France (CMHFR) in 2014 following the death of Egon Strehl. Here he made a significant contribution to the development and growth of the company. “It has been an honour to be part of this great team and to drive Clark’s vision forward together with our employees and contract partners,” says Eiten. “I am proud of what we have achieved and wish Stefan Budweit every success in his new role.”

Eiten will continue to work in an advisory capacity for the management and the new Managing Director. He will also continue in his role as Regional Manager for Turkey and assume responsibility for CMHEU as an authorised signatory. In the longer term, he will devote himself to global tasks at Clark.

Budweit has more than 30 years of national and international experience in the field of material handling to continue the successful work of Rolf Eiten. Before joining Clark Europe in 2012, he worked as a key account manager for Toyota and Jungheinrich, among others. Budweit started his career at Clark Europe as Business Development Manager. Here he was responsible for the strategic direction and further development of Clark Europe. He then worked as Director Sales & Marketing until 2023 and has assumed additional responsibility as COO of Clark Europe since January 2024. “I am very much looking forward to the new challenge and to shaping the next steps for Clark Europe together with our dedicated team,” explains Budweit on taking office.

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InPost announce new UK CEO, Neil Kuschel

InPost is proud to announce the appointment of Neil Kuschel as UK CEO with immediate effect. Neil brings extensive knowledge and a wealth of experience in the logistics and technology industries, with a focus on supporting UK eCommerce retailers in their growth journey. After a 20-year career with DHL, Neil joined the cross-border e-commerce enabler, Global-e, as European CEO, taking them through a successful Nasdaq IPO. He benefits from considerabe expertise in e-commerce retail technology and has a proven track record in leadership, business development and capital markets experience. This will enable him to play a crucial role in driving the InPost strategy and further disrupting the UK out-of-home e-commerce logistics market.

This appointment follows recent positive results for InPost as it announces record-breaking volumes, revenues and profits for 2023. In the UK, revenues increased by 150% to £87 million. Parcel volumes increased exponentially, with 17.2 million parcels successfully delivered in Q4 2023, a 196% increase on the previous year.

As pioneers in the industry, InPost is working to redefine deliveries – making the locker as ubiquitous as the post box. Its goal is to revolutionise parcel delivery in the UK by making lockers an affordable, convenient and quick  option, with Out of Home being the most environmentally friendly form of delivery. With InPost’s widespread network of parcel lockers and PUDO points, millions of consumers have the flexibility to choose anytime, anywhere delivery options.

Michael Rouse, CEO InPost International, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Neil to the InPost team at a pivotal time in the UK market as we continue to expand our reach and drive locker volumes. His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable as we build on our achievements and continue to accelerate our growth strategy in the UK. I am confident that under Neil’s leadership, InPost is best placed to continue disrupting the UK out-of-home e-commerce logistics market and I look forward to working with him closely.”

Neil Kuschel commented: “I am thrilled to be joining InPost as UK CEO during such a pivotal time for the business. 2023 was a year of record-breaking growth for the company. Our innovative approach to lockers aligns perfectly with the evolving preferences of consumers for convenient, fast, affordable and sustainable collection and delivery options. By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, we aim to revolutionise the way parcels are delivered and received.”

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