THE NEW role will help TPN manage and develop its network partners, and supports the initial target to add 10 new partners in key areas to help deliver its growth strategy.

Matt has over 25 years’ experience across logistics, pallet networks and 4PL operations and during that time he has prioritised improving network performance through service excellence, technology adoption and the effective use of data.

 Most recently he was chief commercial officer and network director at 3T Logistics. There, he helped build a carrier and partner network spanning over 200 transport partners and adopted a collaborative approach to deliver record performance metrics for global customers including Kraft Heinz and JCB.

TPN UK network director, Matt Garland said: “I am keen to apply experience gained in technology‑led and data‑driven environments, including the effective use of data and emerging AI capabilities, to help partners and their customers unlock greater value through improved insight, collaboration and smarter decision‑making.”