David Bingham

Established reputation with C-suite executives as a trusted expert, effectively guiding change initiatives for sustainable business outcomes.

Led a team to challenge and prioritize options to meet core objectives and set clear implementation plans.

Developed strategic logistics plans for repeat clients, enhancing performance in transport, warehousing, and integrated business planning.

Directed multi-million pound investment projects for diverse clients, focusing on logistics performance improvement to enhance bottom-line business benefits.

Led planning, design and implementation of UK-wide integrated logistics network change for major UK retailer, encompassing transport, warehousing, integrated technology and control systems.

Retained post-acquisition to facilitate smooth handover and led business development project teams to drive rapid growth.

Led business development strategy, prioritising and coordinating all commercial activity to achieve organic growth and secure targeted new business.

Noticed by larger organisations, the business improvement during my tenure led to two acquisition offers, one of which Fortna, a global logistics integrator, accepted.

My business partner and I acquired the niche consulting business from its retiring founders and made changes to realise rapid business growth and improved financial perfomance.

Drove business development team targeting integrated logistics and supply chain offerings in emerging sector, achieving significant market penetration.

Led global account management initiative for key clients, designing differentiated approach that garnered recognition from senior executives worldwide.

Managed full P&L for a major UK retailer's outsourced network of warehousing and transport.

Directed integrated business planning change programme for manufacturer, addressing all key areas to enhance customer service and minimise inventory costs.

Consulted for major UK retailer to achieve multi-million-pound cost reduction and enhance service following logistics network overhaul.

Led logistics integration programme for major e-commerce fulfilment operator, managing critical projects post-acquisition of competitor.

Led the global strategy for adding and integrating warehousing services with international multi-modal transport networks.

Collaborated on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives across multiple business sectors to achieve business growth and enhance competitive differentiation.

Full P&L responsibility for several strategic operating sites across the USA, working in multi-faceted teams to unlock business opportunities for integrating multi-modal transport and warehousing services.

Led Retailing team in business development, driving organic and new business growth.

Major projects covering transport, warehousing, systems and planning were all delivered successfully, leading to repeat business and commendations.

Built strong stakeholder relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers through effective communication and clear direction with actionable plans.

Promoted to Managing Director with full P&L responsibility for a £100 million+ business unit serving the transport and logistics needs of many household UK retailing names.

Led business development efforts, managing a team of specialists to achieve organic growth and selectively target new customers for integrated transport and logistics solutions.

Expanded customer offerings into wider supply chain services, driving business growth and improving customer service benefits.

Executed various consulting projects for SKY, Argos and MSAS, collaborating with teams of specialists to achieve project objectives.

Contributed to development of a new supply chain offering within a small team, applying core consulting skills to identify and seize opportunities.