CILT UK appoints new Chair and Vice Chairs

 The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) has appointed Anna-Jane Hunter as the new Chair of Board of Trustees, and Antoinette Irvine and Austin Birks as new joint Vice Chairs.

Hunter, the former Vice Chair, qualified as a barrister before joining the rail industry 19 years ago. A fellow of the Institute, she has extensive experience leading teams within Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, and multi-agency industry groups. For the last five years she has been an independent operations professional, specialising in stakeholder relationships, safety and performance improvement. 

She said: “As our first ever female Chair, I hope to help further open new doors and become a shining example to other females in our sector. I look forward to hitting the ground running and working closely with the CEO and management team to deliver for our members and the sectors we represent.” 

Antoinette Irvine, former Chief Human Resources Officer for Unilever Global Business Operations Division, has 30 years’ of experience in the consumer goods sector. In 2024 she joined as a co-opted board member. Since then, she has contributed to the Institute's charitable objectives and helped develop capabilities for the UK supply chain sector.

Austin Birks, currently the CEO of professional recruitment group Verita HR, has 20 years’ experience working with FirstGroup. Having been a member of CILT UK, since 1983, he has been a member of the MRG and chair of the bus and coach Forum since 2008.