Mark Simmons

A business-focused talent strategist, Mark has transformed GXO Logistics into a destination employer that attracts and retains exceptional talent across the industry. His commercial approach to people development has positioned GXO as the organisation that clients prioritise when seeking logistics excellence.

Mark's distinctive business perspective—refined across manufacturing, FMCG, and logistics industries—has created a talent ecosystem that directly drives market performance. At the executive level, Mark ensures talent remains a top-tier priority, making GXO's leadership capability a coveted asset in the sector.

Through multiple acquisitions and complex organisational changes, Mark and his team have built a talent reputation that opens doors to new business opportunities. His strategic partnership with Fuel Learning, the country's highest-rated leadership and management specialist provider, has established a leadership pipeline that delivers consistent, exceptional results for GXO's diverse and demanding client base. Mark’s strategy and approach for talent development continues to position GXO's people approach as a genuine commercial advantage that consistently wins and retains high-value business relationships.