Judging panel
Steve Agg
Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Steve, a well-known figure in logistics, supply chain and public transport circles, joined the Institute in May 2006. He is based at the Institute’s Corby headquarters.
Before taking on the role of Chief Executive he was most recently in the high-profile post of Managing Director Business Services for the Freight Transport Association – where he worked to develop a range of compliance based business services for both freight and passenger transport operators which included training, auditing, engineering and consultancy. Prior to this he was UK Distribution Director for Danone, which included the businesses of Jacob’s Biscuits, HP Foods and the bottled water suppliers Evian and Volvic.
Steve is a long-time member of the Institute and is committed to raising the profile and status of all individuals working in the logistics and transport profession.
Roger King FIMI
Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association
Upon leaving school in 1960, Roger King spent five years as an automobile engineering apprentice with the British Motor Corporation. There, he was apprenticed to the trucks and light commercial vehicles division. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he spent some time with BMC Export Sales, specialising in commercial vehicle bodywork.
There then followed a period as a sales executive with a Dodge Truck dealership, before moving back into the manufacturing side as a sales executive with Metro Cummell Weyman the Birmingham bus builders.
In 1970 he became Midlands area manager for Cosmic Car Accessories Ltd, a Walsall based firm specialising in the manufacture of motor accessories. He left Cosmic and started his own business producing alloy road wheels and sports car seats in 1975.
Roger was elected as Conservative MP for Birmingham Northfield in 1983, a post held until 1992. For four years he was a member of the House of Commons Select Committee on Transport before becoming Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Rt Honourable Michael Howard QC MP, Minister of State for the Environment, and then Secretary of State for Employment.
In 1992 upon vacating his Westminster seat he became Director of Public Affairs at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT) in London, where in 1998 he became Acting Chief Executive assuming the role of Deputy Chief Executive in 1999.
Amongst his achievements at the SMMT was the establishment of the British International Motor Show as a world class event, and the creation of a single UK Commercial Vehicle Show bringing the RHA and the IRTE in as partners.
Married with twin sons and a daughter, Roger King is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry and a member of the Institute of Public Relations. He serves as a director of the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards Scheme and is a Liveryman with the Worshipful Company of Carmen. He was a member of the DETR initiated Pass Plus Young Driver Scheme.
Roger King was appointed Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association in April 2000.
Ade Richards,
Principal Instructor, Clearstone Training and Recruitment
Ade Richards is Clearstone’s most senior instructor and one of the most respected in the industry. Following 17 year’s military vehicle training experience, Ade went on to become a DSA approved instructor over 6 years ago and is the holder of both national and international certificates of professional competence, as well as a City and Guilds digital tachograph qualification.
As a highly qualified and experienced instructor, Ade has gained expertise across the full LGV driving spectrum and has held senior operational positions at some of the industry’s largest organizations, including Wincanton logistics and Rokold European. With a wealth of military, commercial and training experience, Ade is one of our principal instructors and combines his knowledge of the industry and practical expertise in training hundreds of candidates through to qualification each year.
Tricia Phillips
Careers Editor, Daily Mirror
Tricia Phillips has been Careers Editor on the Daily Mirror for the past nine years, editing the weekly Mirror Works section giving advice on a whole range of jobs, learning and training opportunities. She has supported the driving industry consistently with regular features highlighting the skills shortages, case studies and pieces promoting careers in the industry. She has even tried her hand at driving a 38 tonne truck and loved it.
