Kate Broome joins as UK Sustainability and Social Impact Director

This new role was announced earlier in 2021 and is an important part of the business’ plans to accelerate sustainability goals and up the ante on inclusivity.  A key focus will be to expand upon goals to deliver progress to society.

Kate joins with a wealth of experience in the transport sector, including Network Rail and most recently, as Sustainability Director for FirstGroup plc, a market leader in sustainable public transport across the UK and North America.  Kate is especially passionate about sustainable mobility, championing climate change initiatives. 

Brian Cox, UK managing director, Kuehne+Nagel commented, “Kate is a great example of the investment and commitment we are making towards creating sustainable, social outcomes for all. I’m delighted to welcome her as a valued member of our Leadership Team; where her experience and knowledge will help us take our next steps on our inclusive and sustainable journey.”

Kate Broome commented, “Sustainability isn’t a quick-fix initiative for us at Kuehne+Nagel - it’s mission-critical, and with 130 years of market-leading progress behind us, our customers trust us to deliver on our commitments and help them meet their ambitious sustainability plans.   We aim to do more than lead our sector – we want to bring all of our stakeholders on this journey with us.  After all, it’s our legacy for future generations.”