WIDNES specialist logistics and supply chain company Suttons Group has appointed a new managing director.

Michael Cundy will lead its UK based road tanker division which has its HQ in Gorsey Lane.

Mr Cundy has worked for Suttons Group since 2005 and previously held the position of human resources director.

He has been a main board director at Suttons for the past five years and an integral driving force behind the company’s recent string of acquisitions, and year on year growth according to group chief executive officer John Sutton.

Mr Sutton said: “I am particularly pleased to announce Michael’s appointment. He is a highly respected and experienced member of the Suttons’ leadership team and his contribution since joining the group board has been significant .

“Michael will bring an extra dimension to our UK Tankers business and his knowledge and skills will be essential as we look to considerably grow the road tanker logistics business, both in the U.K. and Europe.”

Mr Cundy said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead Suttons Tanker division at such an exciting time.

“Suttons has a strong reputation in the marketplace, committed to innovation through its product offerings and developing customer focussed solutions.

“I will be looking at how we can take this to the next level by enhancing the services we provide and to our customers with a focus on service, innovation, flexibility and safety”.