Gary Smith
Senior Fleet, Transport & Operations Leader
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About
Strategic Fleet, Transport, and Operations Leader with extensive experience directing large, complex, and regulated services across multi-site environments. Proven track record in fleet decarbonisation, EV transition, telematics implementation, and long-term fleet replacement strategy. Expert in statutory compliance, safeguarding, and operational governance, holding CPC National & International and LGV Operator Licences.
Recognised for stabilising services during periods of change, improving performance, and leading high-risk operations with a strong safety culture. A credible senior-level partner with the ability to influence stakeholders, deliver sustainable cost and carbon reductions, and ensure reliable, community-focused transport services.
Experience
Head of Fleet Services - Senior Fleet, Sustainability & Operations Leader - Telent Technology Services Limited
(2021-01 - 2026-12)
- Lead strategic transformation of a large national fleet, overseeing EV transition, infrastructure planning, and long-term replacement strategy aligned to organisational sustainability goals.
- Direct multi-site fleet, transport, and engineering operations, ensuring statutory compliance, safety governance, and service continuity across high-risk environments.
- Implement telematics, route optimisation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, reduce carbon output, and enhance operational visibility.
- Manage multi-million-pound budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships, delivering measurable cost savings and improved asset utilisation.
- Provide senior leadership during organisational change, stabilising operations, improving performance, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Influence executive stakeholders, regulators, and cross-functional teams to align operational delivery with strategic objectives.
Head of Fleet Operations – UK - Newrest UK Ltd - Heathrow
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
- Directed national fleet operations across a complex, regulated aviation and food-safety environment.
- Modernised fleet processes, strengthened compliance frameworks, and improved workshop performance and engineering standards.
- Led large operational teams, including drivers, engineers, and supervisors, with a focus on safety, wellbeing, and performance management.
- Introduced digital systems and telematics to enhance route planning, fuel efficiency, and service reliability.
- Built strong relationships with airport authorities, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
National Transport Operations Manager - Alpha LSG Ltd - Heathrow
(2013-01 - 2017-12)
- Managed large-scale transport operations supporting aviation catering logistics across multiple UK airports.
- Strengthened compliance, safety, and operational governance, ensuring adherence to statutory and aviation-specific requirements.
- Delivered workforce development, succession planning, and cultural improvements across diverse teams.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through process redesign, technology adoption, and performance management.
Station Manager / Regional Transport Manager - ASIG Ltd - Heathrow & UK Region
(2010-01 - 2013-12)
- Oversaw operations across 13 UK airport locations, leading high-risk, time-critical services with strict regulatory oversight.
- Delivered cultural transformation, improved financial accountability, and stabilised underperforming sites.
- Managed stakeholder relationships with airlines, airport authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Implemented safety and compliance frameworks that became organisational benchmarks.
Earlier Career - Various
Roles including Operations Director, Sales & Marketing Director, Logistics Manager, Branch Manager, and Sales Office Manager — building strong commercial, operational, and leadership foundations across logistics, trading, and engineering-focused environments.

