Gefco UK has appointed Charlie Weale to take over from John Stocker as sales and marketing director.
Stocker has moved to take on the role of finished vehicle logistics director.
Weale has more than 30 years of transport and logistics experience, having previously worked in senior operational and sales roles for companies including Geodis and Norbert Dentressangle.
Source: logisticsmanager.com
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