On May 5th, 2023, Paul Bennell was elected as the new president of the Cold Chain Federation during its AGM. Effective immediately, he will lead the Board in addressing the challenges facing the UK’s temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry and supporting new opportunities for growth.
Bennell, who was appointed as the managing director of Samworth Brothers Supply Chain (SBSC) in 2014, brings with him over 30 years of experience in supply chain and major program management for various industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing across Europe. His previous senior roles include DHL, Monsoon, HSS Hire, Brakes Brothers, and Co-op.
Bennell succeeded Tim Moran, who stepped down after seven years in the role and oversaw the Federation’s leadership change, strategic review, and rebrand. Bennell expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “Our industry is facing into a challenging time, and my priorities for the Cold Chain Federation as its president include supporting our industry in navigating inflationary pressures and building on the federation’s ongoing program of work in supporting operators on the journey towards low and zero carbon operations.”
As the Cold Chain Federation’s new president, Bennell continues to focus on supporting the industry’s growth and navigating issues such as inflationary pressures. Additionally, he endeavors to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard by politicians and policymakers while continuing to support the journey towards low and zero carbon operations. Bennell is also looking to promote the cold chain as a great and varied industry to work in, both today and for the future.
Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive, Shane Brennan, is excited about Bennell’s leadership, stating, “I am very much looking forward to working with him as he leads the Cold Chain Federation into the future.” Further, Brennan and Bennell are eager to take the cold chain message to Ministers and MPs with Federation members from around the UK at their House of Commons reception later this month. They aim to showcase what the cold chain contributes to the nation and how their decisions can support a strong and resilient temperature-controlled supply chain.
