
Keith Newton
Secretary General, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
As the International Secretary General since 2012, Keith has helped develop CILT’s global strategy and brand, and encouraged involvement and participation from over 35 countries and 35,000 members.
Focusing on governance, growth, education, Young Professionals and Women in Logistics and Transport, more recently Keith has led CILT’s response to the COVID-19 by delivering a global approach to webinars and communications. This has enabled significant collaboration on best practice and establishing CILT as lead responders in the profession.
Keith has a 30 year background in supply chain and logistics in food manufacturing businesses in the UK & Ireland, most recently with Cadbury where he performed operational roles having responsibility for factories and distribution centers. In 2005 he became Supply Director for Cadbury Ireland and then Customer Logistics Director for Britain and Ireland from 2007 to 2011. He has been a member of the Institute since 1983 and is a Fellow.