DeliveryApp, the Rio Ferdinand-backed specialists in on-demand logistics, has announced two board level promotions as it targets its third successive year of growth.
Stephen Gell joined the business in July 23 as partnerships director having spent the last 19 years as a business development manager for DPD. After a successful six months, recognising Gell’s hard work for the business affecting change and helping to drive the business forward, Gell has been promoted to sales director and will now sit on the DeliveryApp board.
Gemma Phillips, joined the business in September 23 as partnerships director having previously worked at Speedy Freight as a business development manager for the last three years. Since then, Phillip’s has become a vital asset for the business, steering strategy and growing active key accounts. As a result, Phillips has been promoted to strategic business director, a newly created board level role.
Lance Jones, founder and chief executive officer of DeliveryApp said: “DeliveryApp continues to go from strength-to-strength, growing our loyal driver and customer base and evolving our technology. At the heart of the business is our amazing talent, people who have the opportunity to excel in this exciting and dynamic business environment.
“Gemma and Stephen are testament to that, two senior hires who in a short space of time have captured the very energy of our business, brought change and helped to drive it forward. We’re delighted to recognise their hard work, promoting Gemma and Stephen to the DeliveryApp board and look forward to seeing what they can achieve over the coming months and years.”