Bibby’s de Pencier to take over FTA helm

BibbyÆs de Pencier to take over FTA helm The Freight Transport Association, which represents British shippers and logistics companies, has named Theo de Pencier as its chief executive to succeed Richard Turner in July.
   de Pencier is chief executive of Liverpool, U.K.-based Bibby Distribution and a director of its parent company, Bibby Line Group, the oldest privately owned shipowner in the world, established in 1807. He has more than 20 years of board-level experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, working for NFC and Danzas before joining Bibby in 1999.
   'I have had a terrific eight years at Bibby, helping to grow the distribution business into a leading player and being part of a successful private, family owned group,' de Pencier said. 'However, the opportunity to join FTA and develop further its industry leadership in terms of representation and services to members was too good to miss. I am looking forward enormously to taking up the reins in July and working with the talented team at FTA on behalf of the members and our industry.”