Michael Byrne CEO at Linfox Logistics to leave company

Linfox Chairman Peter Fox has announced that Linfox Logistics CEO Michael Byrne had decided to leave Linfox in December 2014, after nine years at the helm.

Peter Fox said: “Michael has led massive improvements in safety, established an industry leading sustainability program, a wide range of educational opportunities for our people, key advances in our IT capability and sharpened our focus on strategic partnerships with our customers across the Asia Pacific.

“He will focus his considerable knowledge and expertise on helping to develop Linfox Logistics’ new five-year strategy in the coming months to take advantage of the next phase of our growth. We wish Michael well for the next phase of his career.”

Peter Fox also announced the appointment of Gabrielle Costigan in the new role of Linfox Logistics CEO Asia.

“Forming the CEO Asia role is a key step in our strategy to strengthen Linfox’s position as a supply chain leader across the Asia Pacific.”

“Gabby joins Linfox with impressive logistics leadership roles in the aviation industry and in highly complex logistics environments for the Australian and US military. She will be responsible for efficiently managing our operations in Asia, developing our senior Country Manager team and expanding our Asia business footprint.”

Peter Fox said Linfox was in a strong position to formulate its new strategy for growth as a leading supply chain services provider across the Asia Pacific.

“The business has tripled in size over the last decade and our sophistication as a supply chain service provider has grown exponentially.”

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