Outgoing CEO built one of the UK’s leading logistics companies
PML Seafrigo has named Sean Smith as its new CEO. Smith took up the position at the leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider on 1 December.
He takes over from current CEO Mike Parr, who founded PML (Perishable Movements Ltd) in 2003. The business was acquired by Seafrigo in July 2023, with Parr becoming a director, and subsequently CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland in August 2024.
According to the company, Smith has an extensive background in logistics working with air, ocean and road freight, and brings an impressive track record in the provision of strategic business advice to the role, servicing a range of clients seeking his proven expertise in identifying a roadmap designed to deliver against defined performance goals.
“Having formerly worked for a privately owned family business which was acquired by a global logistics operator, Smith is well placed to take over the stewardship of PML Seafrigo and continue its evolutionary growth within the Seafrigo Group,” PML said.
Commenting on the changes, CEO of Seafrigo Group Eric Barbé said: “Mike is highly regarded within the industry having worked for over 33 years within the perishable freight sector during which he successfully grew PML to become one of the UK’s leading logistics companies with an enviable track record for innovation and customer relations excellence and an overarching commitment to delivering a quality service. We are grateful for Mike’s substantial contribution to both Seafrigo and the temperature-controlled logistics category in general.
“We are delighted to welcome Sean to the Seafrigo family and look forward to working with him to further grow our presence in the UK and globally.”
Smith commented: “I was attracted to the significant potential that exists within PML Seafrigo and excited by the prospect of leading the company into the next chapter of its progression.
“PML Seafrigo already enjoys an enviable reputation for customer service excellence and a genuine superior quality service proposition. My job will be to harness these – and other – key values and work with the team to establish a new blueprint for success in line with the vision shared by myself and Seafrigo Group”.
