John Good Group has appointed Adam Walsh as its new chief executive following the departure of his predecessor when the Hull firm’s huge logistics arm was sold.
Denholm Logistics swooped for the sixth-generation company’s logistics, forwarding and liner agency Good Logistics, with Alan Platt moving with it on completion in September.
It has retained the Hessle Bridgehead base, with a new headquarters set to be part of the new chapter.
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As reported when the deal concluded, John Good Group is eyeing new opportunities in sustainable business, alongside continuing maritime, travel, haulage and warehousing work.
Mr Walsh, who has fellow Hull family business JR Rix and Sons on his CV, joins from fuel card and fleet consultancy Driving Down. Before this, he served as group managing director at The Right Fuelcard Company, an independent fuel cards distributor.
The appointment is described as one to “drive the delivery of John Good Group's strategic growth plans and mission of using its business as a force for good”.
Mr Walsh said: "I'm delighted to be joining the John Good Group and look forward to building on the great foundation and growth potential in the business.
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"As well as investing for organic growth, the group is keen to invest in key growth markets in the Humber and, further afield, as it moves towards its ambitions to be an environmental, social and governance leader, which includes a priority aim of carbon neutrality.
"It's a very exciting time for the John Good Group, and I look forward to accelerating the positive impact the group can have in the markets and regions that we operate in."
After graduating from Stirling University, Mr Walsh joined Leeds’ Bayford Group as marketing manager, taking the same role at Rix in 2009, serving for two years.
"I couldn't be more excited to welcome Adam to the John Good Group," chairman Stewart Oades said. "His wealth of experience, combined with his entrepreneurial attitude and open personality, make Adam the perfect CEO for John Good Group. This, coupled with Adam's excitement about joining our business, makes him an ideal leader to steer our group of companies through the next chapter."
He joins with two further board appointments, Michelle Taft as non-executive director and Ben Norman as company secretary.
"We are delighted to welcome Adam, Michelle and Ben to the board," Mr Oades added. "The additions complement our existing skills and experiences, and we are confident they will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy, drive growth and use our business as a force for good."
Alongside Mr Platt, Jon Garnier and Seamus Jennings joined Denholm when the deal for the £77 million business completed.
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Brands retained by John Good Group include Good Travel Management, Trans-European Port Services, Dan Shipping and Chartering and Bay Shipping.
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