Pall-Ex: New Director of International Development
Pall-Ex has appointed Karolina Thompson as its new Director of International Development to drive the global expansion of the brand.
Karolina, who has been part of the Pall-Ex International team for over 12 years, has been promoted to the role and the Pall-Ex Board, as the business continues to add Master Licensees across the globe.
Working closely with Pall-Ex Group’s Managing Director – International Business Units, Mark Steel, she will oversee the development of relationships and opportunities in territories all over the world, including Australia and the United States.
The International unit of Pall-Ex has seen a major restructure in the last two years, with a new approach being taken in Master Licensee recruitment.
Having started in her new role on 1st August 2021, Karolina expressed her optimism and excitement when looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
She said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me, I am grateful to Mark and the other members of the Senior Management team for having faith in my abilities.
“I have been working with our International colleagues across Europe for over 12 years now and my experience and knowledge means that I am well prepared to take on this challenge.
“The next few years will be really exciting as there are numerous projects on the way which will ensure Pall-Ex is the leading name in palletised freight around the world, which I can’t wait to be part of.”
Mark Steel leads the International arm of Pall-Ex. He comments: “When the need for this position arose, Karolina was the perfect candidate. After working with Karolina for over a year, I have been extremely impressed with her knowledge and professionalism.
“She has an unparalleled level of understanding with the current Master Licence holders and knows what it takes to recruit quality companies to represent the Pall-Ex brand in various territories.
“I have no doubt that her commitment and skill will ensure Pall-Ex’s International ambitions are met and exceeded in the coming years.”
