BRITISH INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT ASSOCIATION NAMES NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Stephen Parker as its new Director General to succeed Robert Keen, who will be retiring from full time employment with the trade association in 2023. At the end of 2022, Mr Parker retired from his position as Head of Customs UK at DHL Global Forwarding, and commenced his new role with BIFA from the start of the new year. As the past President of CLECAT and having served the Customs Institute of CLECAT as the chair, Mr Parker is a well-known person in CLECAT. Mr Willem van der Schalk, President of CLECAT extends his congratulations to Steve Parker and is looking forward to good cooperation to serve the interests of the freight forwarding industry.
Robert Keen was appointed Director General of BIFA in 2014 and has been at the helm of the trade association during a very turbulent period for its members, in light of the constant changes to trading conditions caused by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Commented BIFA National Chair, Rachel Morley: “We are also pleased that Robert will not be leaving just yet, having agreed to manage BIFA’s working relationships with other organisations and associations as International Relations Manager; and will be available to ensure that the transition of Director Generals is seamless."