New appointments at PACK & SEND
Australian parcel, courier and freight reseller PACK & SEND has appointed Brian Roberts to its board as a non-executive director. Roberts’ appointment follows record sales revenue for PACK & SEND in the 2015/16 financial year and a multi-million dollar investment in systems and technology to boost the franchise network’s capabilities.
Parcel shipments for PACK & SEND increased by 23% in 2015/16.
Commenting on Roberts’ apppointment, PACK & SEND Founder and CEO, Michael Paul, said: “Brian brings extensive international experience and leadership to the PACK & SEND board and I believe his skillset will complement those of our existing board members. Our board and executive team will benefit from Brian’s strategic insights and vision – we’re thrilled to have him as part of the company.”
Roberts held senior roles with DHL Express over 24 years as Managing Director and Regional Director in Australasia, Asia and Europe. He also spent seven years as CEO of New Zealand Post Group subsidiary, Converga, before becoming CEO of the group’s Australian courier company, Couriers Please, in 2014.
Roberts retired from Couriers Please in 2016 before being appointed as non-executive director of PACK & SEND. Roberts is also currently a Director of Tasman Cargo Airlines, a DHL subsidiary.
PACK & SEND also announced two new senior hires: Jared Dawson takes on the role of Omni-Channel Marketing Manager; and Patrick Ibrahim has been hired into the position of Business Development Manager – eCommerce.
