Theo de Pencier becomes new FTA boss
Date: 10 July 2007
Theo de Pencier has left Bibby Distribution to become the new chief executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
With more than 20 years' board level experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, de Pencier is seen as the best person to take over the reigns from outgoing chief executive Richard Turner.
The FTA currently has around 13,500 members and it represents the supply chain interests of the UK industry as a whole. Members are responsible for running around 200,000 lorries and a million vans and de Pencier is enthusiastic about tackling logistics jobs on this scale.
"I have had a terrific eight years at Bibby, helping to grow the distribution business into a leading player and being part of a successful private, family owned group," he said.
"However, the opportunity to join FTA and develop further its industry leadership in terms of representation and services to members was too good to miss. I am looking forward enormously to working with the talented team at FTA on behalf of the members and our industry."
The FTA offers business and representation services nationally and locally and it has an annual turnover of approximately £25 million. With more than 500 employees, the FTA is seen as one of the leading UK trade associations.
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