New CEO for Whistl
UK logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, Whistl, has appointed Ian Keilty as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian will take up the role on 1 July 2025 and joins the company from Wincanton where he was Managing Director of its largest division (Retail & Consumer) before becoming Chief Operating Officer in2020.
Ian, 51, will report into Nick Wells, Executive Chairman, and will lead the day to day running and growth strategy of the Whistl Group, whose business areas include Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media.
Prior to joining Wincanton, Ian built up extensive experience in supply chain as an executive for Brakes Group, Booker Group, Iceland Stores and Mars. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a degree in engineering from the University of Durham.
Commenting on his appointment, Ian said: “I’m pleased to be joining a brilliant business with great people, leadership, brand and customers, and excited to see what we can achieve together.”
Nick Wells, Executive Chairman, Whistl, said: “I am delighted that Ian is joining Whistl bringing his broad experience within the logistics sector and the energy and leadership skills to work with the team to accelerate our growth in the coming years.”
