Costa Logistics Appoints New CEO

Costa Logistics, one of Australia's leading providers of perishable storage and logistics, has appointed Tim Bolam as its CEO to lead the new business growth process in line with the Costa Group strategy.

In this role, Tim will report directly to Deputy Chairman Costa Group, Simon J Costa. He will be responsible for developing the supply chain strategy and business growth strategy across the whole Costa Logistics business as well as planning, organizing and managing the seamless assimilation of new businesses into the existing infrastructure.

Formerly Managing Director Chilled & Ambient for Eddie Stobart Chilled Ltd, a logistics provider in Europe, Tim has a vast amount of global experience in change management, organizational integration, and rapidly developing businesses through new business development and acquisition on both the operational and cultural levels. His skills also include designing and building e‐fulfillment and e‐logistics systems.

Tim explained: "Costa Logistics is at a very exciting point in its development, with ambitious plans for further growth. My goal will be to refine the Costa model and to instill best practice systems and processes across the organization to ensure we are operating at optimum efficiency and productivity at all times. By ensuring the business processes, resources and business systems are in harmony and are flexible to grow with the company and with our customers, we will be able to maintain the operational excellence for which Costa is renowned."

Simon J Costa said: "Tim's expertise and positive attitude is the right combination to successfully develop our business for the future which will ensure customers receive the best service available. His role is central to ensuring we remain on track and consistently uphold the best standards in the industry. I'm confident he's the right man for the job. He shares our values and will use our "People First" foundation and his significant industry knowledge to strongly grow our logistics