Viscount Falkland President IoC.
The Institute has become a family of the courier sector; a truly expanding and evolving sector. I returned again to Guildhall last year to see the IoC motorcycle courier bike branded for trade in the City of London. Such events showcase the nature of fellows' interaction between City, ceremonial and operational delivery. It has been a great pleasure to see the Institute evolve and to do so in the most professional manner.
Carl Lomas MBE Chairman IoC,
This evening is about individuals; those who have stepped forward to be recognised as individual fellows of the institute. With common goal for best practice and excellence in developing and promoting the sector of final mile, express delivery and courier.
Honorary Fellows' Addresses
Sir Peter Hendy, chairman Network Rail,
The Institute's commitment to LoCity, challenge of clean air and congestion has been hugely interactive with govt from TfL to Manchester and TfGM, fellows of the Institute have showcased in both consolidation and final-mile electric. Sam Clarke at Gnewt has pioneered electric final mile in the City of London and fellow Darren Warmsley has evolved consolidation models for M25 shuttles into Central.
Prof Liz Barnes Vice Chancellor Staffordshire Univ,
It has been a great pleasure to see this evolving sector grasp and embrace learning to move forward in its emergence to clients demanding ever more service in deliveries generated from the internet shift of shopping to home delivery. The latest Trailblazer work chaired by Justin Moore will stand the sector in excellent position to form a next generation workforce, from both operational level 2 to managers with degree apprenticeships and even a Masters level 7 in strategic express management.
John Holland-Kaye, CEO Heathrow airport.
Heathrow is the largest freight airport in the UK. Home delivery evolution is driven by access of urgent goods, Heathrow in the West London hot spot is the UK largest freight airport and is committed to support of final mile solutions to clients.
2017 Fellows' hoods at the House of Lords (in alphabetic order)
Simon Baker CitySprint
Simon started as a push-bike courier in 1985 and has metamorphosed through fleets, riders and drivers, vehicle management and managerial roles which have been critical to supporting the depth of knowledge needed for his present role. As head of fleet and compliance at CitySprint, Simon's route into fleet management has given him the perfect perspective and critical awareness on the courier industry today.
Ian Beattie Knights of Old
Ian Beattie is Managing Director of Knights of Old - one of the largest privately-owned logistics companies in the Midlands. Ian is a leader who supports training and education for everyone, at all levels and has huge admiration for all those on the road and works to ensure they receive his full support. The company’s combined statistics of 400 staff and 200,000 sq ft of warehousing focuses on trailblazer support for the next generation workforce in express.
Deborah Charlton, Swift Despatch Liverpool
A young lady’s lifetime career since the age of 19 spent with Swift Despatch. Joining Vince Friery a Founding Fellow of the IOC in the 80’s, as a small local business providing efficient services to the local economy. The growth of the company relied heavily on making sure the background support to the road services was just as good and this is where Debbie came into play. Providing guidance and institutive decisions to administration and company strategy Debbie’s skills lead from the start. Debbie has proven that skilful leadership and dedication to succeed has supported the passion to share and encourage others to stay and join our industry. A great industry ambassador that we are proud to recognise today.
Tim Clements APC, Team C Express Logistics
Having started the company in 1997 Tim has lead from the beginning to achieve delivery for the sameday industry with pride. Ensuring his Team C couriers deliver a letter to a pallet with the same attention and emphasis on quality of service. His passion and dedication to expressly deliver is the driving force of his career.
Brett Duxbury, Lt Colonel, BFPO, Royal Logistics Corps, Army
Operations Manager of the British Forces Post Office with responsibility to the CEO and Main Board for the delivery of outputs using an in depth understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and logistic operations. Brett manages 3 discrete operating divisions of a complex international mail, logistics and courier service operation from a purpose built, technologically based distribution warehouse: His logistics capabilities matched by his passion to deliver come what may!
Richard England, Cambridge Courier Company
From the Astra van at YES couriers in 1988, Richard has been in the driving seat ever since. As director of Arrow Express and now The Cambridge Courier Company Richard has passionately delivered for his local clientele. Bringing young blood into the fold and encouraging apprenticeships on his team he leads by example for the industry trailblazer apprenticeships. Richard delivers on ambitions for himself, his team and the industry.
Conor Ormsby, Hermes
Conor’s career progressed from warehousing through to Operations Director of Hermes. His strong ethos of people skills Conor leads by example to deliver the goods but also to deliver healthy strong relationships with his workforce, so they can deliver together. A passion and true belief in interpersonal skills that has been given to a lifetime of express delivery.
Juana Rossana Scott, GLH
GLH was founded by the late John Scott who was a founding Fellow and lifetime services National Courier Awards winner. John's son Rab Scott proudly wears the hood as the ‘first-ever second generation’ fellow of the Institute of Couriers. In honour of the Founding Fellow John Scott, his company’s Fiftieth year we recognise Rossana Scott for her work in preserving and pursuing sustainability of employees to the company and for the industry.
Darren Walmsley, Top Flight
Darren has been at the heart of the company, Top Flight couriers. He has been dedicated to encompass Crossrail compliance with the cycle scheme for accident avoidance. His drivers are split between self-employed and employed by vehicle size as Darren highlights the principles of LoCity clean air by operating a parcel consolidation 'none-rush' alternative for clients routing packages into Central London.
Matthew Woodcock, Tarmac
Head of group logistics for supply chain at Tarmac, Specific innovation for cycle sensors to heavy vehicles operating in final-mile London geographics. An experienced senior supply chain professional, passionate about delivering real value through the practical application of supply chain thinking. Proven track record of innovative strategy development, delivery and operational leadership achieved across a range of high profile companies and operating sectors.
Justin Moore, CitySprint re-gowned as a lifetime achievement Fellow
The 2017 Institute of Couriers Fellows' gowning concluded with words from David Stringer-Lamarre, Chairman City of London Institute of Directors.
Logistics, courier and final mile express is in the life-blood of the City of London. It gives me opportunity to say a few words on the interaction of the IoD and IoC, It is always my pleasure to be with the Institute for the National courier Awards each October. A showcase of best practice making deliveries that drive the cities, not just London but the whole UK. The awards end with the military recognition of couriers acting in what are often austere circumstances, I ask reserves forces Major Andrew Gifford to review the last military awards, first for regular army, and then for the reserves who Sgt Dean Channell is here this evening. This is a rousing story of services to our country and aligned to the level of recognition of the fellows here this evening recognised for their work in the private sector driving UK economy.
Event Photo Gallery
After the business of the evening, Fellows, Guests and Family members enjoyed the convivial atmosphere of the Terrace Pavilion.
