With a range of experience that spans both industry and consulting roles, Joe has developed a broad knowledge of how the supply chain operates and, perhaps more importantly, how in contributes to overall business success. His unassuming style belies a steely determination to drive positive change and deliver tangible benefits. A key strength is his ability to pass on knowledge and skills, gearing up the capabilities of the people around him.
In a career spanning over 30 years, Joe has worked in a variety of industry sectors including: FMCG; Oil and Gas; Pharmaceuticals; Retail; Manufacturing. Consistent features of his work have been supply chain cost reduction, managing transformational change and operations strategic design. Key roles have included Global Supply Chain Development at Diageo and Group Head of Logistics at British American Tobacco, as well as consulting roles with Accenture and as an independent. He has consistently delivered exceptional results, with tangible benefits running to hundreds of millions of pounds.
Joe’s supply chain expertise, particularly his work in global companies and with excisable products, led him naturally to work with businesses preparing for Brexit. He was an advisor to two major food manufacturers during the Brexit transition period, and this led to a good understanding of the new UK/EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement – both in technical and practical terms. He has implemented both in-house and outsourced border clearance solutions covering the European Union, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Being passionate about business success, Joe has been dismayed at the chaos caused to supply chains by Brexit and Covid. He is active in raising awareness of the issues that have been caused, and he seizes on opportunities to help companies overcome current difficulties.
Joe holds an MA in mathematics from Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
