Amey’s Delvecchio named transport woman of the year

2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics winners announced

Anna Delveccio, who started her transport engineering career as a teenager, has received the top honour at the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. 

Launched 11 years ago, the awards programme celebrates women transforming transport and logistics in the UK. The winners included women working for transport organisations including Heathrow Airport, Royal Mail, Merseytravel and Transport for London. 

The Woman of the Year Award was presented to Anna Delvecchio, Commercial Account Director at Amey RDG, who started her career journey as an engineering apprentice at just 15-years-old. By the age of 30 she had become Commercial Director for Amey RDG, a supplier of consulting and infrastructure support for clients including Transport for London. During a 20-year-long career, she has held a number of senior commercial and supply chain roles, including negotiating major upgrade contracts for Network Rail. 

The jury was impressed by the support Delvecchio has provided for women in transport and logistics. This includes establishing the Women in Rail South group provide a local network to support professional and personal growth through various events and workshops. She is also dedicated to attracting the next generation of talent through visits to local schools and her work with organisations such as Young Rail Professionals and the National Skills Academy for Rail. 

The Industry Champion Award, which recognises an individual who had an impact on attracting and retaining women in the industry, was awarded to Harriet Glen, Principal Transport Planner at Transport for London.

A total of 13 women working in the UK’s transport and logistics industry were announced as winners. This year, a new award was introduced to celebrate a man championing the progress of women in transport and logistics – the Male Agent of Change Award. This was presented to Wayne Jay, National Distribution Director at Royal Mail.

2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners

The Woman of the Year Award

Anna Delvecchio, Commercial Account Director, Amey RDG

Industry Champion Award

Harriet Glen, Principal Transport Planner, TfL

The Passenger Award

• Above & Beyond - Nikki Sohal, Heathrow Express Control Room Competence Manager, Heathrow Express
• Leader - Liz Chandler, Director of Corporate Development, Merseytravel

The Infrastructure Award

• Above & Beyond - Deborah Pye, Director Strategic Innovation, Walmart
• Leader - Kayleigh Wilson, Transition Manager, DHL Supply Chain

The Freight Award

• Above & Beyond - Kate Turner, Head of Planning, DB Cargo UK
• Leader - Keely Priestman, Managing Director, Diamond Distribution

The Supply Chain Award 

• Above & Beyond - June Jones, Senior Manager Operating Model, Asda 
• Leader - Faye Calland, National Same Day Manager - Storage, Fashion & Solutions, TNT

The Warehousing Award

• Above & Beyond - Clare Maclauchlan, National Development Manager, Co-op
• Leader - Sharon Hammond, Senior Director - Food North ALS, Asda

Male Agent of Change Award

• Wayne Jay, National Distribution Director, Royal Mail

Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, said: “This year’s winners represent those making a real difference to transport and logistics, whether it’s through the remarkable transformations they’ve made to the companies they work for, or the innovative businesses they have built from the ground-up. Not only are they making their own contributions to the industry, but they are mentoring others to do the same. As everywoman ambassadors, they will go on to inspire the next generation.” 

David Wells, Chief Executive Officer of awards sponsor the Freight Transport Association, added: “In such economically challenging times, it is vital that the sector continues to attract the very best talent, by celebrating successful individuals of all ages and showcasing aspirational role models. Our finalists certainly fit the bill.”