Marcos Clowes FCILT, Director of Logistics Leadership, has warned that the UK is dangerously unprepared for the future of logistics — with outdated infrastructure, disconnected policies, and a national strategy that continues to overlook the systems behind the country's supply chains.
 

Speaking ahead of his admission as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen — one of the most historic honours in UK transport — Clowes says the moment is not only a personal milestone, but a call to action.
 

“I’m deeply honoured to be admitted as a Freeman of the Carmen,” he said.
“It recognises a lifetime of work in logistics, but more importantly, it reinforces my commitment to give back — to mentor future leaders, advise decision-makers, and advocate for meaningful change.”
 

Clowes has spent nearly four decades transforming complex supply chain operations for companies such as Tesco, Oriflame and THG. Now, through his platform Logistics Leadership, he advises boards, executives, and investors on strategy, resilience, and modernisation.
 

“In every sector I work with, leaders are wrestling with the same issue: how do we modernise logistics in a system that isn’t built for it?”
 

He points to electric vehicle initiatives, last-mile pressures, labour shortages, and underfunded infrastructure as symptoms of a deeper issue — a lack of national cohesion.
 

“Until we have a joined-up logistics strategy that involves government, industry, and innovators at the same table, we’ll keep falling behind.

Transport can’t be fixed in isolation — it must be understood as a system, and treated as one.”
 

Clowes says that beyond electric trucks and decarbonisation targets, it’s the alignment of policy, people, and planning that will define the UK's logistics future.
 

“This is not a technology challenge — it’s a leadership one.
And I intend to keep lending my voice and experience to ensure logistics is no longer left out of the national conversation.”

About Marcos Clowes
 

Marcos Clowes FCILT is Director of Logistics Leadership and a trusted strategist to logistics boards, investors, and decision-makers. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has delivered over £1 billion in transformation value across Europe for clients including Tesco, Oriflame and THG.

He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile Coach, and was formally admitted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen in 2025 — one of the oldest and most prestigious honours in UK transport.

Marcos provides strategic insight into modernising logistics systems, mentoring the next generation, and influencing national thinking on transport and infrastructure.
 

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