Management consultants PwC has appointed Charlie Johnson-Ferguson to lead its UK transport and logistics advisory business, taking over from Coolin Desai, who has led the industry sector since 2011.
Johnson-Ferguson has over 16 years experience in industry, helping public and private sector clients on a range of projects including infrastructure financing, competitive bid preparation and evaluation, financial modeling, and equipment financing and procurement and concessions.
As well as working in the UK, Charles has been involved with projects throughout Europe and Australia, across a range of sectors including Transport, Health, Education, Housing and Defence.
Commenting on his appointment, Johnson-Ferguson said: “With the recent Industrial Strategy and a greater emphasis than ever on generating increasingly connected networks across the UK, the transport and logistics industry has never been a more dynamic place to work.
“Although many challenges lie ahead, there are also opportunities for the industry to demonstrate its value to society and grow successfully. I look forward to working with our clients as they navigate the road ahead.”
Lisa Hooker, head of consumer markets at PwC said: “I am delighted that Charles has taken on the leadership of our UK transport and logistics practice. He brings a wealth of experience and is ideally suited to working with our clients as they manage significant change in the years ahead."
