KEY APPOINTMENT DRIVES GROWTH FOR NFT
31/01/08
NFT Distribution, the leading provider of time critical logistics services for the food retail and manufacturing sectors, has announced the appointment of Steve Selby as Sales and Marketing Director.
Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management, Selby will be responsible for driving business growth, marketing services and developing new market sectors.
Selby was previously Group Business Development Director at the CERT Group, a specialist drinks logistics company, where he was responsible for securing multi-million pound contracts with companies including Red Bull and the world’s leading premium wine producer, Foster’s EMEA Ltd. Selby’s logistics career has also included senior positions with Exel (Business Development Director), Wincanton Logistics (National Operations Manager) and Cadbury Schweppes.
David Frankish, Chief Executive of NFT, said of his appointment: “Steve’s expertise and connections will prove a real asset to NFT as we seek to further strengthen our position as the leading logistics provider in the chilled distribution marketplace and move into ambient sectors, as well as other areas of retail where just-in-time logistics solutions are required.“
Selby added: “NFT continues to set the standard for best practice in time critical logistics and has a high profile client list that reflects its unrivalled expertise in this area. I believe there is considerable potential to grow the business further and to build on the company’s track record in primary, secondary and shared user distribution.”
NFT, which has a vehicle fleet of some 450 vehicles delivering 70,000 pallets per week, has seven UK sites that employ more than 1,500 employees. Its client base includes Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Marks &Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.