Yodel announces appointment of new HSEQ director

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has appointed Reece Cherry as its new Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality.

Reece brings extensive knowledge and experience of health and safety risk management to his new role, having worked in the sector for more than 15 years across a range of industries including farming, logistics, and food and drink manufacturing. Most recently, Reece lead the Health, Safety and Environment functions across the EMEA region and prior to this, Global operation for Kraft Heinz.

Health and safety is paramount at Yodel and the business continually works to create the safest working environment possible for its colleagues across its 50 heavily operational sites in the UK. From maintaining safe systems of work, to rolling out training courses and, most recently, creating a safety gate system in partnership with Cartwright, Yodel strives towards a zero-accident culture.

John Hardman , Chief People Officer commented: “We are delighted to welcome Reece to our team.Safety isn’t optional in the logistics industry, and thanks to his knowledge and expertise, he will be driving and enhancing our safety culture and building on the importance of good health and safety within the business and externally with our partners and clients.”

Reece Cherry, Director of HSEQ at Yodel , said: “I’m very excited to be joining Yodel. I am thrilled to be bringing my knowledge to the business as Yodel’s work has become ever more crucial as consumers are increasingly reliant on home delivery. I look forward to engaging with colleagues and clients alike to deliver leading results.”