DPD has confirmed that Justin Pegg has been appointed as CEO of DPD UK, with former CEO Elaine Kerr becoming chairwoman.
The company said that Kerr will continue to help guide and shape DPD UK’s overall strategic direction, working closely with the UK’s executive board.
Currently COO, Pegg has over 35 years of service at DPD and has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2016 and an executive director since 2020. In his new role, he will be CEO of DPD UK and head of cluster UK/Ireland.
The new arrangement began on February 2.
Yves Delmas, CEO of Geopost (the parent company of DPD), commented, “Justin is a proven leader with a strong record of leading teams, driving performance and delivering sustainable growth. His unique level of knowledge and understanding of our business will ensure DPD UK continues to lead the market and achieve ever higher levels of success.
“We wish Justin the very best of luck as CEO and offer him our full support as we move forward.
“I would like to warmly thank Elaine for her outstanding leadership and dedication over the past four-and-a-half years. Under her guidance, the business has achieved remarkable success and followed a strong, positive trajectory. Elaine leaves a lasting legacy, and we wish her the very best in her new role.”
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