Berry Mansfield

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas - United States

Berry Mansfield will take on the role of president with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas from April 1, following the retirement of current president Ken Barina from full-time duties, having led the company for the last 12 years.

Mansfield has been working with the company since 1996 when he started as a cost accountant. He has risen through the ranks in the last 29 years having taken on the roles of regional sales manager for the Atlanta area, chief financial officer and most recently, as chief financial officer and executive vice president since 2020.

“Leading Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas into its next chapter is an incredible honour,” Berry says.

“Ken Barina has built an exceptional foundation, and I am committed to advancing our legacy of innovation, customer service and collaboration with dealer partners. 

“With our talented employees and dedicated dealer network, we are well-positioned to drive the future of material handling.”

Barina will transition to a part-time role as chairman with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.

Gaurav Sood

Messe Stuttgart India - India

Messe Stuttgart India has appointed Gaurav Sood as its new chief executive officer.

Sood has been working in the international conference and event space for the last 25 years and is described by Messe Stuttgart as bringing “a wealth of expertise in business expansion, industry partnerships and operational excellence” to the role.

“Messe Stuttgart India has always been a catalyst for industry transformation and with Gaurav Sood in leadership, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering exceptional trade fair experiences that drive innovation, foster collaboration and contribute to India's economic growth,” the company states.

Sood adds: "As India’s economic landscape evolves, I see Messe Stuttgart India playing a pivotal role in this growth facilitating industry collaboration, driving innovation, and creating strategic platforms that empower businesses and contribute to the nation's progress”.

Phil Roe

Logistics UK - United Kingdom

Phil Roe has had his tenure as president of industry body Logistics UK, extended by a further two years, following a vote by the organisation’s Non-Executive Board.

Roe was appointed president of Logistics UK in April 2022 after serving five years as a non-executive director.

Prior to joining the Logistics UK board, Roe enjoyed a 35-year career in logistics, with roles at XPO and DHL, where he was a board director at DHL Supply Chain. He is also a non-executive director and trustee at Transaid.  

“Nothing moves without logistics, literally nothing,” Roe states. “A stronger, more resilient logistics sector can generate over GBP8 billion a year in GDP, so there’s a huge prize for the whole country and the economy if we can make logistics more efficient – and I’m delighted to continue to lead that charge.”