Glenn Hayes

Handling Urgent Freight, High Value logistics using AI to make Returns Smarter, Greener & More Profitable | & CO₂ Reduction Specialist | Leveraging AI to Optimise E-Commerce Operations

United Kingdom

About

Kennis transport leverages comprehensive supply chain solutions to empower global businesses. As CCO across UK, Ireland, and Poland for over seven years, I have guided strategic supply chain design and e-commerce implementation for diverse clients across four continents. My focus includes creating scalable and efficient logistics frameworks that enhance brand growth and operational agility on international platforms. With expertise in reverse logistics, fashion logistics, and FBA/FBM operations, I enable organizations to unlock value in returns management while optimizing warehouse performance. By fostering collaboration and leveraging innovative approaches, our team consistently delivers strategic solutions that improve customer satisfaction and retention. My commitment is to drive sustainable supply chain practices that align with client objectives and market demands.

Experience

  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Kennis Transport & Logistics BV
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Commercial Growth & Revenue Leading KTL's commercial strategy across Europe — identifying new opportunities, winning the right clients, and building a pipeline that matches the scale of our ambition. 🔹 Building a World-Class Sales Team Recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performance commercial team capable of operating across multiple markets and corridors. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships & Key Accounts Deepening relationships with existing partners whilst opening doors to new ones — across 3PL, 4PL, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer sectors. 🔹 European Market Expansion Driving KTL's footprint into new geographies, with a sharp focus on corridors where KTL's infrastructure and expertise deliver a genuine competitive advantage. 🔹 Technology & AI Adoption Working closely with the leadership team to accelerate KTL's investment in smart technology — ensuring our commercial offer stays ahead of the market. 🔹 Brand & Market Positioning Putting KTL firmly on the map as Europe's go-to 4PL partner — raising our profile, sharpening our messaging, and making sure the right people know who we are. Beyond the CV, Glenn brings energy. The kind that shifts a room, motivates a team, and makes clients feel like they're in safe hands. KTL has the assets, the infrastructure, and the heritage. Glenn has the commercial engine to unlock it. The next chapter starts now. 🚀 #KTL #KennisTransport #CCO #Logistics #CommercialLeadership #SupplyChain #3PL #4PL

  • Worldwide Logistics Group UK (8 yrs)
    • Managing Director UK
      Sep 2018 - May 2026 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    • Managing Director UK and Ireland
      Jun 2018 - Apr 2026 · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • Managing Director at Worldwide Logistics Ltd.
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2026 · 7 yrs 8 mos

  • Managing Director at Worldwide logistics Group Poland
    Apr 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Set up and run a 100ksqft warehouse and freight and gained international clients in Poland. Remotely trained and ran a team of over 20 staff. Recruited a full accounts team and sales team from scratch and started the company.

  • Head of Business Development at corten
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs

    Learnt a lot mainly about myself.