She will report to Valerie Chaut, head of human resources – Europe, and Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland.

Brown has more than 15 years of experience in HR leadership. Before joining XPO, she served in senior roles with freight management and logistics firm Gist for nearly a decade, with a focus on talent acquisition, development and retention. She holds a degree in business studies from Glasgow Caledonian University, as well as professional qualifications.

XPO provides technology-enabled freight transportation solutions for customers across a range of supply chains in Europe, including food and beverage, e-commerce, industrial and consumer goods, as well as the Tour de France and other world-class events. 

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