Kinaxia Logistics has outlined its growth intentions with a strengthening of its senior management team and key positions.

The Macclesfield-based group is a top 15 UK logistics group employing more than 1,800 staff nationwide and has a fleet of over 850 vehicles that transport goods for the retail, leisure, food and drink, and manufacturing sectors.

The group, which has its HQ in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has 2.7 million sq. ft of warehouse facilities nationwide, with group revenues for 2022 reaching a record level of over £200m.

Richard Smith has joined the group as managing director of the group's Primary sector business. He has moved from DHL Supply Chain, where he was operations director for its Jaguar Land Rover account.

Richard has previously held roles at other logistics and transport businesses, including Kuehne + Nagel and Wincanton.

Chief executive Simon Hobbs said "Richard is a tremendous addition to the group. He brings a wealth of experience in delivering consistent business growth, along with excellent leadership skills and strategic acumen.

These new appointments position us well as we transition the business for future growth, with a strengthened operating board that comprises an exciting blend of entrepreneurs and experienced third-party logistics leaders."

The primary sector business was created last year as part of a wider restructuring. This included the Warrington-based Mark Thompson Transport (MTT) which operates nationwide and posted annual revenues of £40 million last year.

Richard has succeeded Mark Thompson as managing director of the Primary sector business with a remit to continue its profitable growth and broaden its customer base.

Mark has now become chairman of MTT and has taken on a group-wide procurement role.

Paul Givelin has been promoted to commercial director, a year after joining Kinaxia from DHL Supply Chain last year.

Alongside these promotions, Phil McBean has also been promoted to the new role of group network director and continues to integrate its distribution businesses following the restructure.

As a result of their appointments, Paul and Richard have joined Kinaxia's operating board.

Simon commented on the restructuring "We have created a number of new senior roles in line with our growth strategy as we look to continue our expansion during the coming years."

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