The former SDLP infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon has joined the policy team at Logistics UK as head of trade and devolved policy.
Mallon said she would use her experience within local government, the devolved Assembly and government in Northern Ireland to help lobby for change in the logistics sector.
She commented: “I have a detailed understanding of how public policy is developed from inside government, with a strong record of accomplishment in building collaboration across all sectors and delivering successful campaigns for change, and I am looking forward to using all my experience to achieve more for our members.”
Mallon, who also served as deputy leader at the SDLP, lost her seat in last May’s Assembly election, after which she reportedly said she would not return to politics.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science & Economics, as well as an MA in Comparative Ethnic Conflict.
In her new role, she will help effect “positive outcomes” for Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association and one of the biggest business groups in the UK, spanning the road, rail, sea and air industries.
Kate Jennings, director of policy at Logistics UK, said: “As the business organisation representing the logistics industry, Logistics UK is always looking to deliver more for its members and Nichola’s appointment allows us to reinforce Logistics UK’s unique position as the only business group representing the entire industry, while benefiting from her wide-ranging experience and knowledge and relationships with the devolved administration in NI and the wider UK governments.”
