Position Title:

Chairperson

Client Company:

The Challenge

Palletline, the UK’s first premium palletised freight distribution network, sought to appoint its first external Chairperson following the retirement of a long-standing board member. The company needed a strategic leader to guide the business through a period of growth and investment, ensuring strong governance, board effectiveness, and alignment with long-term business objectives.

Our Solution

ROI Executive Search conducted a targeted search within the logistics, freight, and supply chain sectors, identifying candidates with proven board leadership, governance expertise, and deep sector knowledge. We successfully placed a highly experienced Chairperson with a track record of steering complex, multi-stakeholder businesses, ensuring Palletline remained at the forefront of the industry.

The Results

  • Provided board-level governance and strategic oversight for a business undergoing a £6m investment programme.
  • Strengthened board dynamics and executive leadership alignment to drive business performance.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication and industry positioning, reinforcing Palletline’s market leadership.
  • Supported expansion and operational efficiency improvements across regional hubs in the UK.

“ROI Executive Search delivered a highly skilled Chairperson who has already brought significant strategic value to our board. Their industry expertise and precision search process ensured we secured the right leader at a pivotal time for our business.”
– CEO, Palletline Ltd.