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New IOR Trustees and President-Elect appointed


t the AGM on 02 November, the IOR announced the results of its Trustee


Elections. Four members stood for the two vacancies this year, and the members elected were Dermot Cotter FInstR and Julie Murray MInstR who now join the other seven members of the IOR Board of Trustees.


Chairing the AGM, IOR President


Graeme Fox FInstR thanked all four candidates who stood for election to the Board of Trustees for their willingness to volunteer to serve on the Board. He confi rmed that all who had stood would be encouraged to take part in IOR activities and committees. He also thanked Board Members whose term has now come to an end, John Skelton FInstR and Nick Rivers MInstR for their contribution and support. The AGM was also the opportunity


to confi rm the appointment of Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR as IOR’s President-Elect. She will formally step into the role of President when Graeme Fox’s term concludes in November 2024. John Skelton FInstR was appointed as Treasurer taking over from Nick Rivers. Talking about Cook’s appointment, Graeme Fox said: “Having worked


closely with Lisa-Jayne for a few years now I can honestly say I’ve worked with few people with such drive, passion and commitment to the wider industry and in particular our Institute. The time she gives is a testament to her commitment to this new role she is taking on and I am confi dent our Institute will go from strength to strength in the coming years in safe hands.” Lisa Jayne Cook added: “I’m thrilled that members have placed their trust in me with this signifi cant responsibility. I look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of the role alongside Graeme and supporting our members in tackling the challenges our industry is currently facing, such as environmental, training, and inclusion issues.”


“I’m thrilled that members have placed their trust in me with this signifi cant responsibility.”


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he Cold Chain Federation is pleased to announce that Phil Pluck joined the federation


on Monday 20 November 2023 as its new chief executive. The Cold Chain Federation is the membership body leading the UK’s temperature- controlled logistics industry. Pluck brings to the Cold Chain


Federation a wealth of experience in leadership roles at professional membership bodies, including the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, the Glass and Glazing Federation, and the Royal Town Planning Institute. He has also worked with and advised on operational and commercial strategy for a number of other membership bodies as well as holding commercial directorships in the charity, private and government sectors.


Pluck said: “I am honoured to be appointed chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, representing and supporting such a critical part of the supply chain at a time of signifi cant industry change. The CCF has a talented team, a strong track record as a leader in sustainability, and it delivers an invaluable suite of services for our members. As we look to the UK cold chain’s challenges and opportunities of today and into the future, I am delighted to be leading the federation as we support and inspire our members to go from strength to strength.”


Cold Chain Federation president Paul Bennell said: “We are delighted to announce that Phil Pluck joins the Cold Chain Federation as Chief Executive


today. Phil has extensive experience in leading membership organisations across a range of industries and I am looking forward to working with him as we build on the federation’s strong delivery and indispensable services for our members across the UK.” To support a smooth transition, Shane Brennan remains with the federation for a short handover period before he takes up his new role at the Global Cold Chain Alliance at the end of the year.


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amsung has expanded its teams across product, training and sales with six new people. Klaudia Szweda-Adelaja joins the team as air conditioning product manager.


Having qualifi ed in environmental engineering and heating followed by experience developing new applications focusing on heat network performance, minimum energy usage and sustainability, Szweda- Adelaja is very excited to develop her portfolio in the HVAC industry.


New chief executive to lead Cold Chain Federation


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