Jersey Post and Woodside Logistics have welcomed two new executives to their teams.
Tom Wasilewski (pictured) has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Jersey Post and Martina McGibney has taken on the role of Managing Director at Woodside Logistics.
Tom has previously worked at Royal Mail, DHL and the Post Office, and has over 20 years experience in the UK and international mail and parcel industry. He started his career in international operations at Royal Mail, before moving to commercial, where he held a number of roles in which he was responsible for launching Royal Mail’s first digital postage solution and turning around its international business.
From Royal Mail, he moved to DHL Global Mail UK where he was Commercial Director, responsible for its domestic, cross-border and airfreight business, and European Business Development Director. He joins Jersey Post from the UK Post Office, where he was responsible for developing and delivering the new parcel strategy, which saw the previously exclusive use of the Post Office retail network by Royal Mail opened to other carriers such as Amazon, DPD, DHL and Evri.
Martina has over 20 years’ experience in wholesale, manufacturing and cold chain logistics.
Before joining Woodside Logistics, Martina was Managing Director for a number of local family businesses pan-Island where she led transformative initiatives, including strategic acquisitions, developing bespoke manufacturing premises, and negotiating leases and agency contracts.
She has also worked closely with brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Sysco, forging supply and agency partnerships, where she focused on fostering growth and sustainability initiatives. A chartered fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Martina was a vice chair of the Jersey Hospitality Association and Chair of Transport and Logistics for Chamber of Commerce.
Commenting on her appointment, Martina said: “The evolution of Woodside Logistics in recent years has shaped a thriving and dynamic enterprise, offering comprehensive end-to-end supply services from the UK and Channel Islands. I acknowledge the vital role Woodside Logistics plays in our community, providing a diverse range of services to both business and consumers. The company’s commitment to employing local talent in Jersey, Guernsey and the UK is commendable. I am excited to be part of this dedicated team and eagerly anticipate leading us through promising opportunities while advancing the company’s robust strategy.”
