ALLIE BRINGS extensive expertise to BIFA, spanning government, public policy, international trade and business representation. This includes serving as a direct adviser to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, providing strategic counsel on a broad range of business and trade policy issues. Allie previously directed trade and EU policy at the Institute of Directors, where she was also appointed to the government’s expert taskforce on the Northern Ireland border during Brexit.

BIFA director general Steve Parker said: “We are delighted to welcome Allie to BIFA. Her exceptional understanding of government, trade policy and business engagement, combined with her extensive network across Whitehall and Westminster, will be invaluable as we continue to champion the interests of our members.”

Allie Renison added: “I’m delighted to be joining BIFA at such an important time for the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Efficient supply chains are fundamental to the UK’s economic success, and BIFA plays a vital role in representing the businesses that keep trade moving.”