A promotion for Dave O’Brien
Davies Turner, a UK-based independent freight forwarding group, has appointed Dave O’Brien to the board of directors at its surface freight subsidiary, Davies Turner & Co. O’Brien’s career at Davies Turner began in 1990 when he joined as Turkish import manager, transitioning from HV Cowan in Liverpool.
O’Brien then assumed further roles, first as section manager for import lanes run from Davies Turner’s regional freight hub in Manchester, and then as head of retail development in 2010, focusing on the company’s expansion into retail logistics.
In 2024, O’Brien became head of global accounts, overseeing new services in offshore warehousing, quality control, and cross-trading to meet clients’ global needs, while maintaining his oversight of the company’s Turkish business. As a director, he will be responsible for the company’s Moroccan services, alongside his current responsibilities. (cj)