Oxford logistics group Unipart has appointed new non-executive chair effective from 1 September 2024.
The news comes following the announcement that Unipart’s founder and executive chairman, Dr John M. Neill CBE, will retire from his position effective 31 August.
Jackson has a long association with Unipart, commencing in 2005 with his appointment as deputy chairman of the Unipart Manufacturing Group.
He joined the board as an independent non-executive director in April 2013 and was appointed senior independent director in November 2022.
Jackson spent 23 years with the Ford Motor Company before joining Toyota Motor Manufacturing in 1990. He is currently non-executive chairman of John Smedley Limited.
John Neill, Unipart executive chairman, said: “Unipart is an iconic British company, and its next chair required someone who not only understands the culture that has been meticulously crafted over the past 50 years, but someone whose personal values and integrity are aligned with Unipart.
“My priority was to ensure that the board approved a leader whom all our stakeholders can trust – someone who will consistently prioritise the well-being of Unipart, its people, and its customers above any personal interests.”
Bryan Jackson, senior independent non-executive director, added: “I am extremely proud to be appointed chair of Unipart. Luckily I have had the privilege of working with John over many years and I am honoured to take on this role and the responsibility of ensuring that the culture he created will continue, and to build on Unipart’s success to date in the future.
“I believe Unipart has strong growth prospects thanks to the solid, diversified business we have that has been built over the past 50 years of tireless commitment and dedication.”
Read more about the Unipart Group here https://www.unipart.com/about-us/