The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has appointed Wayfinder co-founder Dr Hermione Parsons as the new CEO, following the announcement of outgoing chief Brad Williams’ shock departure.
Dr Parsons takes up the key supply chain leadership role as Williams moves to take up a senior role in the public sector.
ALC Chair, Philip Davies welcomed the appointment and said Dr Parsons brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience across the end-to-end supply chain, with a career spanning the food industry, ports, economic issues, policy and research.
“The ALC Board is excited to have appointed Dr Parsons to this key leadership role and we are all looking forward to working closely with her, as we continue to advocate for a stronger supply chain and support our members,” Davies said.
Dr Parsons has held executive leadership, research and public policy roles at a number of leading Australian institutions.
She has served as the director of a centre for supply chain and logistics, at two Universities and as co-founder of Wayfinder, an initiative focused on increasing female participation and diversity in the supply chain workforce.
“Never before has the supply chain been front and centre in the public debate and awareness around the freight and logistics sector to the national economy,” Davies said.
“This is an important time for the sector, we believe that Dr Parson’s insight, knowledge and experience, combined with our members spanning the supply chain will build on ALC’s work to shape safer, more efficient and sustainable supply chains,” he said.
He also extended the ALC Board’s thanks to outgoing CEO, Brad Williams for his leadership and hard work.
“Brad leaves the ALC with a strong and focused team, as well as a solid platform and strategy for membership growth,” Davies said.
“We wish Brad all the best as he moves to take up a senior role in the public sector and we thank him for his leadership and contribution to the organisation and the broader industry,” he concluded.
Source: ALC