Expect Distribution Appoints Amy Russell to Board as HR Director

Expect Distribution has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Amy Russell as HR Director and Board Director, effective 1 January 2026.

Amy’s promotion reflects her consistently strong performance since joining Expect in February 2024 and underlines the Group’s commitment to placing people and culture at the heart of its growth strategy. With her appointment, Expect Distribution’s Board now comprises five members, including four executive directors and one non-executive director.

Since joining the business, Amy has played a pivotal role in designing and delivering a people strategy that supports Expect’s continued expansion across the UK. Her responsibilities have included leading strategic initiatives across talent and learning, reward and benefits, organisational design, workforce planning and employee engagement, as well as overseeing HR systems and platforms that enhance both operational efficiency and colleague experience.

Amy has also been instrumental in driving change projects and implementing new technologies, ensuring the HR function continues to evolve in line with the needs of a growing, multi-site logistics operation.

As a Board Director, Amy will retain her existing HR responsibilities while taking on a broader role in shaping Expect Distribution’s wider business strategy. Her focus will include ensuring that growth remains aligned with Expect’s values-led culture, while continuing to develop the organisation as an employer of choice within the logistics sector.

Commenting on her appointment, Amy Russell said:

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Board and contributing to shaping the future of Expect. My excitement is two-fold.

Firstly, I’m committed to driving our group strategy forward, ensuring we continue to stand out as a progressive, forward-thinking logistics business. Keeping our people strategy and employee experience aligned with that ambition is a real priority for me.

Secondly, I’m looking forward to broadening my impact beyond HR. With experience leading large-scale transformation projects and a strong foundation in marketing from my early career, I’m excited to help shape Expect’s future.

I’m incredibly passionate about our business and our people, and I feel privileged to play a part in steering our journey ahead.”

Amy brings extensive experience across logistics, supply chain and technology-led businesses. Her career includes senior HR roles at RAM Tracking, Walkers Transport, and GXO Logistics, where she led HR, talent and learning strategies across large-scale UK and international operations, including work on high-profile retail contracts and global development programmes.

Matthew Kilner, Group Co-owner and Managing Director, commented:

“Amy’s appointment is thoroughly deserved. Her strategic approach, pace and ownership have already made a significant impact across the business.

She has led a number of high-quality initiatives that support both our operational goals and our people, and her direct input at Board level will further strengthen Expect Distribution as a leading logistics provider and employer.”

Amy holds a first-class honours degree in Enterprise Development and Business Studies from the University of Huddersfield and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), with additional professional qualifications across talent management, leadership development and marketing.

Her promotion marks another important step in Expect Distribution’s continued growth and reinforces the Group’s belief that investing in people is fundamental to long-term success.