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Ian Brocklehurst

Ian Brocklehurst

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Senior Executive

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ChesterMember since July 13, 2026
Logistics strategyBudget ownershipCapital investmentSupplier negotiationsFreight cost managementContractsResource planningBusiness developmentOcean freight imports from the Far EastOcean freight exports to the Middle EastAir freight across EMEAUK & European road transportFreight forwarder managementImport customs clearance & export documentationCross-border logistics coordinationMintsoft WMS
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Logistics strategyBudget ownershipCapital investmentSupplier negotiationsFreight cost management

About

Executive Global Logistics & Supply Chain Leader with more than twenty years of senior leadership experience delivering logistics transformation, international freight management and operational excellence across FMCG, retail, healthcare and consumer products. Led a £3 million logistics infrastructure investment, increased turnover from £2.8m to £4.2m, improved productivity by 37%, reduced labour costs by 17%, increased operating profit by 23.3%, maintained 98.8% OTIF and achieved 99.4% inventory accuracy. International experience includes ocean freight from the Far East, exports to the Middle East, air freight across EMEA, UK/EU road transport, customs coordination and freight forwarder management.

Experience

Managing Director at EV1 Logistics Ltd (2010-01 – Present)

Founder and Managing Director of a specialist logistics, warehousing, fulfilment and co-packing business.

  • Directed £3m infrastructure investment
  • Built international logistics capability
  • Implemented Mintsoft WMS
  • Developed Amazon FBA operations
  • Long-term partnerships with Nichols (Vimto), Fellowes, Logobrand and Flexforce

Managing Director at Events 1 Limited

Board Director

Talent Backer

Business Development Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises

National Account Executive at Scottish & Newcastle

Education

Diploma in Management Studies – Wrexham University

Skills

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Senior Executive

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