JLL has appointed a new head of supply chain for Australia and New Zealand in Richard Phillips, as logistics increasingly pull focus for occupiers.
Phillips has more than 25 years of experience in executive roles at DHL within their third-party logistics business, delivering supply chain solutions for the group’s multinational customers.
“Richard will spearhead the JLL supply chain offering and will ensure we are able to deliver premium outcomes to occupiers across the country,” said Matt Lee, national director of industrial occupier services.
“Issues in the supply chain continue to be a logistical challenge for many companies in Australia. The pandemic highlighted the importance of reliance and resilience in supply chain and geopolitical factors this year have further demonstrated the impact of disrupted supply chains.”
Phillips will bring his expertise to JLL, advancing the group’s advice to occupiers on network design, inventory optimisation, warehouse design and transport solutions.
“Companies remain firmly focused on mitigating the risks in their supply chain operations from ongoing worldwide disruption and cost pressures,” said Phillips.
“Availability of all types of assets to the occupier community is becoming critical to their supply chains, from people, land, steel or even fuel. It is crucial that occupiers right size their long-term property solution especially with the changing ESG.”
Phillips will head up JLL’s supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand, is part of the group’s larger global supply chain group, which currently has operations across the US and Europe.
