International freight company, Mondiale VGL, has appointed Michelle Shirton as Group Chief Information Officer.
Shirton brings more than 20 years’ experience in freight forwarding and logistics, with extensive expertise across large-scale technology transformation, supply chain optimisation, digital customer platforms, transport management systems, data security and analytics.
Her career has spanned the full breadth of international freight forwarding operations – from technology and information systems through to customer service management.
“As Mondiale VGL continues to expand its international footprint and customer offering, the ongoing evolution and innovation of our technology platforms is critical to what comes next,” said Mondiale VGL Group CEO, Matthew Warrington.
“Michelle has the technical knowledge, operational depth, customer understanding and transformation track record to lead that agenda at pace. We’re excited to have her join the team.”
For the past 24 years, Shirton has served Toll, most recently in the role of Head of Digital at Toll Global Forwarding.
“Toll has been so much more than a workplace, it’s where I’ve grown, been challenged, and built lifelong friendships,” Shirton said in a statement.
“I’m deeply grateful to the many amazing leaders, colleagues, and friends who have been part of that journey.
“I’m incredibly proud and excited to share that I have been appointed Chief Information Officer at Mondiale VGL.
“I’m thrilled to be joining such a great organisation and am excited about building innovative digital solutions that continue to put customers at the centre of everything we do.”
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