The leading provider of delivery solutions has announced the appointment of Ian Truesdale as Chief Executive Officer of the Group.
Ian’s appointment comes as DX embarks on its next phase of growth, supported
by its partner, H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.” or the “Firm”). H.I.G. is a leading global alternative investment
firm with $70 billion of assets under management, with a focus on the mid-cap segment of the market.
Ian Truesdale assumes his new role on 1 July 2025 and succeeds Paul Ibbetson, who led DX’s sale to
H.I.G. and oversaw the subsequent significant period of growth and development.
Ian has over 40 years’ experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry, and a proven track record
in driving business growth and transformation both in the UK and internationally. He joins DX from
Unipart Group, the British multinational logistics, supply chain, manufacturing and consultancy
company, where he was Managing Director of Unipart Logistics, Unipart Consulting and a Main Board
Director. He was previously Senior Vice President of Operationsfor Kuehne + Nagel AG, the Swiss global
transport company. He has also held senior leadership positions at CEVA/TNT Logistics and at DHL/Exel
Freight Management. Ian began his career as an engineer in manufacturing and was trained in logistics
and lean manufacturing by Toyota in Japan.
In January 2024, H.I.G. completed the public-to-private acquisition of DX. The Firm was attracted by
DX’slong-established position in the UK as a leading provider of specialist delivery services and its well-
invested infrastructure. In partnership with H.I.G., DX is now accelerating its growth plans with
investment of over £12 million in a new regional hub in Derbyshire, building out its depot network and
expanding its activities in Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Express Freight. In April 2025, DX
launched “DX SameDay”, a nationwide same-day courier service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year.
Ian Truesdale, DX Group’s incoming Chief Executive Officer, commented,
“DX is in a terrific position, and I am delighted to be leading the next phase of the Group’s growth. We
have a very supportive partner in H.I.G., and I am confident of the opportunities ahead of us. In its 50th
anniversary year, DX continues to support all its customers’ needs with passion and commitment and
is well-placed to extend its service offering and to scale significantly.”
More about the DX Group here: https://www.dxdelivery.com/
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