Global freight-forwarding and logistics provider Mondiale VGL has appointed Michelle Shirton as Group Chief Information Officer.
Group CEO Matthew Warrington says the appointment will strengthen the company’s leadership capability as it moves into the next phase of its growth.
“As Mondiale VGL continues to expand its international footprint and customer offering, the ongoing evolution and innovation of our technology platforms is critical to what comes next,” Warrington says.
“Michelle has the technical knowledge, operational depth, customer understanding and transformation track record to lead that agenda at pace. We’re excited to have her join the team.”
Shirton brings with her more than 20 years’ experience in freight forwarding and logistics, with extensive expertise across large-scale technology transformation, supply chain optimisation, digital customer platforms, transport management systems, data security and analytics.
Her career has spanned the full breadth of international freight forwarding operations – from technology and information systems through to customer service management.
In a LinkedIn post announcing her move Shirton says she is excited to make the change.
“I’m incredibly proud and excited to share that I have been appointed Chief Information Officer at Mondiale VGL,” she says.
“I’m thrilled to be joining such a great organisation and am excited about building innovative digital solutions that continue to put customers at the centre of everything we do.”
Shirton’s most recent role prior to this appointment was as Head of Digital – Toll Global Forwarding.