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Meet The Team

Building a team with complementary skill sets, is a mix of both design, and good fortune. At Delamode International Logistics, we are creating the business environment, to sustain a talented team, and deliver excellence, for our Clients.

Our Leadership Team gels, because we combine an effective blend of like-minded values, experience, innovation, good humour and gender balance.

We are spirited, challenge one another, welcome both internal and external feedback, think forward and create the opportunity for skills development and succession.

Welcome to our representative Leadership Team, Delamode International Logistics is with you, every step of the way.

“We wanted to streamline and enhance the management and visibility of our supply chain from Far East production to customers across Europe; removing the complexity and unnecessary cost of Inland Distribution Centres. To achieve this we selected Delamode International Logistics.”

Julian PalmerFinancial Director, Srixon
Managing Director

John Deans

Commercial Director

Billy Ross

Billy joined in 2024 as Commercial Director at Delamode International Logistics, responsible for leading the company’s commercial strategy, business development and client services.

With over 13 years’ experience across logistics, supply chain and ecommerce fulfilment, Billy works across the business to develop tailored warehousing, transport and international logistics solutions that drive efficiency, scalability and long-term success.

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, Billy is a key point of contact for clients, working collaboratively to build lasting partnerships and create practical supply chain solutions that deliver measurable value.

His customer-first approach and commercial expertise help businesses navigate complex logistics challenges while supporting their long-term growth.

Head of Freight Operations

Chris King

Head of People UK Logistics

Jane Buckton

Jane joined Import Services in 1995 in the Client Services team, before moving to help set up a new HR department in 2005 to provide a structured approach to managing and developing our people to deliver its business objectives. Her current role is as Group HR Business Partner for the Xpediator UK Logistics division, providing HR advice and support across 4 different business units. Qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and is a Chartered member of the CIPD.

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Head of Finance

Beth Manning

Beth joined Import Services in 2015 following her qualifying as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) in 2014, with top 20 firm Wilkins Kennedy (now known as Azets UK). Beth joined the Finance department at Import Services initially as a Financial Accountant, progressing to Finance Manager and most recently Financial Controller. Her role as Financial Controller oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring effective accounting and compliance, and provides financial information to support the rest of the Senior Leadership Team and the Board.