Theo de Pencier is the former Chief Executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) representing industry’s freight interests by road, rail, sea and air. 

Theo’s early career was spent in sales and marketing with brand leading food and drink manufacturers Heinz and Diageo.  He has over 30 years’ Board level experience in the logistics and supply chain industry working for NFC and Danzas before joining Bibby Line Group in 1999 as Managing Director of Bibby Distribution.  He joined FTA in July 2007 

He is an honours graduate in Economics and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.