WLN – What’s the most exciting thing about your job?
The continued expansion of the fulfilment business and the different people and customers I meet and interact with on a daily basis.
WLN – Who inspired you most in your career?
It would be hard to pin it down to just one person who inspired me – I believe it is best to take inspiration from all the different people you meet and find your own route.
WLN – If you were an item in a warehouse, what would you be?
I would be a reach truck as it is very satisfying when all your racking is neat, tidy and full of pallets!
WLN – If you had to do it all over again, what would you do different?
I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been a really interesting rollercoaster of a journey for me career-wise, but along the way you learn a lot and meet some great people.
WLN – What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you at work?
At work in China, managing to lock myself out of my room in nothing but my boxers, and having to walk down to reception to ask for a spare key.
WLN – Who or what makes you laugh?
Hilarious mistakes – like the guy who went into Starbucks and, when they asked him what his name was, he said “Marc with a C” …. and they handed him this cup! (pictured) You couldn’t make it up!
WLN – Do you have any hidden talents?
I can sew (to the great surprise of all the members of my family).
WLN – Who would be your favourite party guest?
I think Boris Johnson would be good fun for a dinner party.
WLN – What is the greatest luxury in your life?
Owning a small farm in Kent and being able to spend the weekends there with my family.
WLN – What is your favourite guilty pleasure?
Playing with my tractors.
WLN – Do you have any secret ambitions?
To become the CEO of a global freight forwarding and supply chain specialist…
WLN – What’s your dream holiday destination?
Skiing in the Alps with bright blue sky, sunshine and lots of snow (I’m not one to sit around on a sun lounger).
WLN – What is your favourite movie of all time?
The Hangover (when I first saw it I was asked to keep the laughter down as I was on an aeroplane!)
WLN – What is your favourite book of all time?
Any of the Lee Childs novels – they are superb thrillers.
WLN – What’s your favourite pastime?
Clay pigeon shooting.
WLN – If you won the Lottery, what would you do?
Buy a very large boat and have a massive party that no one would forget.
WLN – What would be your advice to someone thinking about coming into the industry (apart from “don’t do it”)?
Go for it – there are so many different career paths in the world of logistics and supply chain management – which means the possibilities and opportunities are endless, especially when you work for a fast-moving company like Woodland.
The Woodland Group
Established in 1988, The Woodland Group is one of the UK’s leading independent freight forwarders, offering logistics services by air, sea and road as well as a range of specialist services for niche sectors. WLN speaks to Luke Fermor, Global Fulfilment Manager, Woodland Group. For more information, visit www.woodland-group.com.
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