International
Whistl joins Global Parcel Alliance
Globe-trotter: Laurie Oakley, International Sales Director at Whistl
Whistl has become the first UKmember of a Global Parcel Alliance (GPA), an initiative led by Chinese courier YTO Express that aims to promote cross-border delivery efficiency. The Alliance that includes leading 50 delivery companies fromAsia, Europe and the Americas will provide an international parcel network that supports major global markets and the rapidly growing e-commerce business. The GPA is one of the world’s first among private delivery firms, providing an alternative to the older, more traditional network between the world’s major government-backed postal services. Accordingly, one of the alliance’s major goals will be standardising procedures for a growing volume of cross-border delivery services said YTO Chairman YuWeijiao. Nick Wells, CEO said: “Our membership of the GPA underlines our commitment to building our presence in the global post and parcel market. Being the first UK member of the group also highlights our commitment to provide our customers with the most efficient and innovative ways to trade internationally.”
We’re pleased to announce that we have appointed Jonathan Matchett, former Managing Director of e-commerce delivery experts, wnDirect as our new Director of International. Jonathan brings over 20 years’ experience withmajor retailers including ebay, Next, Tesco, DSG International and Marks andSpencer andhas awealthof expertise incross-border delivery for e-commerce. His role here at Whistl will be to drive growth for our international mail and parcel business and help develop solutions tomeet the challenges e-retailers face. Jonathan commented “I amdelighted to start work with Whistl to accelerate its growth strategy in international mail and parcels. The company is capitalising upon the growth in cross-border e-commerce and I amdelighted to be part of the team to realise the potential of this market.” Nick Wells, CEO of Whistl, added: “We are pleased that Jonathan has joined our talented team to grow our international proposition. He brings invaluable expertise to our growing range of delivery services, particularly in cross-border e-commerce.” You’re hired!
4 Whistl Magazine • Autumn 2017
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