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CILT welcomes new board members

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport - CILT (UK), an independent professional body for individuals involved in logistics, supply chains and all transport, has revealed the results of its board elections.

Six board places were available, and the institute welcomed three new members to the board to join three returning members who were seeking re-election.
 
The new members are Alan Jones, Robbie Whitfield and Christopher Hutchinson.  Together with the reappointment of Martin Evans and David Grahamslaw and the return of former board member Bernard Auton they bring experience in logistics and the supply chain, the bus and aviation industries, human resources, shipping, defence, humanitarian aid and education.

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CILT chief executive Steve Agg said: "The Institute wishes to thank everyone who stood for election. In a volunteer organisation this democratic process has a vital part to play in involving members and ultimately shaping the future of the Institute. The wealth of experience these new and returning members bring to the board will serve to strengthen our expertise and authority at this time when our profession is so often in the forefront of public debate and playing a vital role in ensuring Britain has the infrastructure in place to ensure its return to prosperity."

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