The Cold Chain Federation is the voice of the UK’s temperature-controlled logistics industry, which includes third-party storage and distribution, retail, maritime, production, and manufacturing. Our 270 members operate over 450 specialist storage facilities and run over 40,000 vehicles and refrigerated trailers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We operate within the UK and internationally. Since our formation in 2019, but with a history of over 100 years, we have significantly grown our membership and are supporting more cold chain professionals than ever through our bespoke events and guidance.
MEET THE TEAM
The Federation is made up of a dynamic team, based in the countryside just South of Reading.
Phil Pluck, Chief Executive
Phil brings to the Cold Chain Federation a wealth of experience in leadership roles at professional membership bodies, including The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, the Glass and Glazing Federation, and the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Tom Southall, Deputy CEO
Tom joined the Federation in November 2019 having spent 6 months previously on secondment with us. He is responsible for the development of the new Cold Chain Compliance product and other policy work including food safety, sustainability, energy efficiency and overseeing the Federation’s Climate Change Agreement.
Contact Tom about any policy related issues, Climate Change Agreement, research and our member services.
Jane Jones, Marketing and Events Manager
Jane joined the Federation in 2014, bringing varied sales, marketing and event management experience. She has made a real impact on all aspects of Federation events.
Contact Jane about our events, either online or in person.
Nicola Goddard, Finance Manager
Nicola joined the Federation in 2016. She brings significant experience of managing the finances of a variety of companies. She makes sure the organisation is running like clockwork.
Contact Nicola about any finance related questions.
Yvonne Taylor, Executive Assistant and Membership Co-ordinator
Yvonne joined the Federation in 2013. Having worked in executive support and communications roles in a variety of companies, Yvonne is the knowledge center of the Federation’s people and membership.
Contact Yvonne about membership, arranging visits and anything CCF related.
Liam Challenger, Communications & External Affairs Director
An experienced campaigner and communications professional, Liam joined the CCF in November 2022. Tasked with expanding their public affairs work across government, local and devolved. He leads our engagement with elected officials across our policy asks.
Contact Liam in regards to comunication, political infomation or Cold Chain News.
Rachel Nunn, Membership Engagement Manager
Rachel brings varied experience of Management from the corporate world as well as having had her own business and worked in the charity sector. Rachel chose to use these skills to help support businesses and not for profit organisations through the Chamber of Commerce Membership for 5 years.
Contact Rachel if you would like to learn more about membership of the Federation.