Logistics UK Names John Trenchard Leader of the Year

Business Group Logistics UK has named John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World the Logistics Leader of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 11 December 2025. John received his award from Sultana Rahman, UK Marketing and Communications Lead at award sponsor Flexis. John Trenchard is a visionary leader driving sustainable innovation in logistics.

Through initiatives like Modal Shift and Carbon Inset, he has successfully commercialised greener practices, proving that sustainability and business growth can go hand in hand. His work is shaping the UK logistics ecosystem, encouraging early adoption and measurable impact. John's influence extends beyond his role, inspiring cross-sector collaboration and positioning sustainability as a true competitive advantage.

Kevin Green, Logistics UK's Acting Chief Executive commented: "John is an inspirational and innovative leader whose influence has had a positive impact on the logistics industry, extending beyond DP World and shaping the broader UK logistics industry and helping it towards a greener, more efficient future. I would like to congratulate him on his win; he is truly the Logistics Leader of the Year."  On accepting the award, John Trenchard, said: "I can't believe it to be honest.

I'm very proud. I'm lucky to have an amazing team, amazing stakeholders, amazing people to work with. We've learned an awful lot, we're involved in all sorts of segments and it's an absolute pleasure to work with people across the industry, this is fantastic." 

James Stephens, VP Corporate Affairs UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain, was highly commended in this category. Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2025 recognise and celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry over the past 12 months and who excel in their fields. The awards were sponsored by headline sponsor Crown Oil, drinks reception sponsor Port of Dover and organisations including Brigade Electronics (UK), Close Brothers, Depot Connect International, DP World, Flexis, Howard Tenens Logistics, Logistics UK Recovery Service, Motive, Palletways, Samsara, and Wise.

For the full list of winners, please visit https://logistics.org.uk/logistics25 Entries for next year's Logistics Awards open in March, with Awards night taking place in December. Further details to be published at www.logistics.org.uk/logistics26

Logistics UK is one of the UK's biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit www.logistics.org.uk

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