The Freight Transport Association has announced that Theo de Pencier has been appointed as Chief Executive of FTA to succeed Richard Turner in July 2007.

Theo de Pencier is currently Chief Executive of Bibby Distribution and a director of Bibby Line Group, the parent company which this year celebrates its bicentenary. He has over twenty years’ board level experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, working for NFC and Danzas before joining Bibby in 1999. Theo's early career was spent in sales and marketing with brand leading food and drink manufacturers Heinz and Diageo.

John Russell said, ‘We are delighted that Theo is joining us and we are all looking forward to working with him. Theo has an excellent record of achievement within the industry and we are excited at the prospect of adding these skills to the FTA team.’

Theo de Pencier said, ‘I have had a terrific eight years at Bibby, helping to grow the distribution business into a leading player and being part of a successful private, family owned group. However, the opportunity to join FTA and develop further its industry leadership in terms of representation and services to members was too good to miss. I am looking forward enormously to taking up the reins in July and working with the talented team at FTA on behalf of the members and our industry.’