Robin Proctor FCILT is to become the next president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the UK.

He will take up the one-year presidency from Will Whitehorn FCILT on 12 May at the CILT President’s Inauguration.

Commenting on his appointment, Robin said, “It is an honour to be chosen to become President of CILT(UK). I hope to play an active role in leading change and promoting CILT’s influence as we head into this exciting era for the logistics and transport profession.”

CILT (UK)’s outgoing President Will Whitehorn said, “It has been a privilege to be president of CILT during a year that has produced so many momentous events. I am delighted that Robin is to become the Institute’s next president and I look forward to working with him closely to continue to drive the culture of innovation within logistics and transport.”

Robin Proctor’s career spans supply chain and e-commerce roles with some of the UK’s biggest FTSE 100 and 250 retailers, including Sainsbury’s, Iceland, Booker, MFI/Howdens, Wickes and Travis Perkins.

Photo: Robin Proctor