Wells has been selected to take over the role from Theo de Pencier who is scheduled to retire after eight years leading the Association.
Wells originally joined FTA in 2009 as Finance and IT director and has subsequently taken on additional responsibility for the Association’s vehicle inspection service, training and the tachograph analysis service including the development and recent launch of Visionfta.
During his six years at FTA he has successfully implemented a number of important financial and operational programmes, with his role expanding to include responsibility for over two thirds of the Association’s staff.
Commenting on his appointment, Wells said: 'I am delighted to be taking on this role at an exciting time in FTA’s development. There are big challenges and changes facing the freight industry including driver shortage, road investment and the impending general election. It is important for me to continue the work FTA does in support of our members and I will strive to build on the success and reputation of the Association incorporating the priorities of the freight and logistics sector.'
Theo de Pencier will continue as the FTA chief executive until the end of April 2015.