David Wells named as new FTA chief executive

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The UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) has named David Wells as its new chief executive, and will begin in the role on 1 May this year, replacing current chief executive Theo de Pencier, who is set to retire after eight years leading the Association.

FTA president Ian Veitch said: “I would like to congratulate David Wells on his appointment as chief executive. With his extensive business and management experience David emerged as the outstanding candidate to become FTA’s CEO.

“He clearly demonstrated ...