Freight forwarding leader Mondiale VGL will start 2026 with a new captain leading the ship.
Former President of Toll Group Global Forwarding Matthew Warrington will step into the Group CEO role at Mondiale VGL from January 2026, replacing Ray Meade who is moving out of the CEO role he has held for the past 10 years to step into another senior position within the business.
With 60 offices, 1,500 team members and operations in 19 countries Mondiale VGL has been a strong performer in the transport and logistics market – a fact Warrington saw from afar.
Warrington said Mondiale VGL has built an impressive global platform and strong reputation across key trade lanes, supported by long-term partnerships with some of Australasia’s and the world’s most recognised brands.
“The company’s progress over the past several years has been remarkable,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Board and leadership team to continue building on that success – strengthening our network, expanding our footprint, enhancing our customer offering, and creating new opportunities for our people.”
At Toll Group, Warrington led 2,500 people across 29 countries and managed more than US$2.3 billion in annual revenue.
His earlier career includes executive roles with Linfox, Visy Logistics, GrainCorp and BevChain, as well as five years as a Partner and Director with Boston Consulting Group.
Mondiale VGL Chair Justine Smyth said the appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on expansion, innovation, and customer success.
“Matthew is a highly respected industry leader with a proven track record of driving growth and delivering customer-focused solutions across large and complex global logistics operations.
“His commercial insight and deep understanding of what drives performance will further strengthen how we help our customers compete and succeed in today’s market.
“He brings operational discipline and an international perspective that will build on the strong platform already in place and position Mondiale VGL well for the opportunities ahead.”
Warrington, who is based in Australia, will operate from Mondiale VGL’s Sydney office while maintaining a regular presence at Mondiale VGL’s New Zealand headquarters and across the global network.
Smyth paid tribute to the efforts of Meade and welcomed his decision to continue contributing to the Mondiale VGL business.
“Ray’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Mondiale VGL into the global business it is today,” she said.
“We’re delighted Ray will continue to play an active role in the business and we thank him for his outstanding commitment and leadership over many years.”