The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the appointment of Martijn Gilbert FCILT as the Institute’s new Young Professional Forum chairman.

The Institute’s Young Professional Forum is an inclusive forum aimed at CILT members under 35 years old. The aim of the forum is to provide professional development, network opportunities and to give young people a unified voice in the industry.

Steve Agg, Chief Executive, CILT, said: “We are delighted to announce Martijn as the new chair of our Young Professionals Forum. Martijn has a wealth of experience across many different modes of transport and I am confident the forum will benefit from his leadership. Young people are our future and the Institute is working closely with young professionals in our sector to ensure that they have a voice and that their enthusiasm and experience is highly regarded.”

Martijn said that he is thrilled to become chairman.  “I am very passionate about the development of younger people in transport and logistics,” he said.  “Put simply, I don't want to be alone around the boardroom table in 20 years’ time.”

Photo: Martijn Gilbert