Tom Ashley, CEO of ILG joined Clare Bottle, CEO of UKWA on the Inside Warehousing Podcast to share the story behind ILG and its journey to success. Tom reflects on his early days in warehousing, from picking and packing to carving out a unique niche for ILG. He discusses the company’s strong performance in 2024, marked by key acquisition. Tom also speaks passionately about promoting disability inclusion in the sector and why giving people opportunities matters. The episode closes with Tom reflecting on how far ILG has come and what he’s most proud of achieving.
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About the UKWA
UKWA is the leading trade organisation for the warehousing sector, with over 900 members. Full members include warehousing and logistics providers as well as manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers. Around 200 Associate members are suppliers of products and services to the logistics industry.
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