9.FTA
Leigh Pomlett, executive director of CEVA Group, has taken on the role as president of the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
He will replace Ian Veitch who steps down after completing a three- year term as FTA president.
Pomlett graduated in business studies from Liverpool John Moores University in 1980 and joined the then government-owned National Freight Consortium as a management trainee. He has worked in the road transport and logistics industry ever since, mainly in international operations.
During his extensive career in logistics, Leigh has held various senior positions with BRS, Exel and DHL Supply Chain. He joined CEVA Group in September 2009 and took on his current role of executive director in January 2015
Pomlett said: “I am both delighted and honoured to take over the presidency from Ian. I am really looking forward to getting started. This is an exciting and demanding time for our industry and for the FTA and its members.”
FTA chief executive, David Wells, said: “Ian has made a significant contribution to FTA for which I am deeply indebted to him. My best wishes go to Leigh Pomlett, who I know has all the necessary skills to ensure FTA continues its excellent work on behalf of its members.”