Having joined our business in 2008 via our management development scheme, Jonathan has progressed through operational and contract management roles before becoming Operations Director for Oxalis Logistics UK and Ireland. Leading a team of more than 1,500 drivers and staff, Jonathan is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and effective service for our clients in the fuels, gas and bitumen sectors.

With over 20 years of experience both in the UK and abroad, Nichola Blenkinsop has led HR teams across leading organisations such as Boots, Asda and Rolls-Royce. At the forefront of change management and organisational design, talent and development, Nichola has been with our business since 2019. Today, she is at the helm of our people strategy, including colleague engagement, rewards and internal communications.

​​Having begun his career with us as a Graduate in 2010, Joel became Operations Manager for the Midlands in 2016 before going on to hold various contract manager roles. As Divisional Director of Field Operations since 2021, Joel leads a team of over 1,200 and 500 tankers, with commercial and operational responsibility for our fuels and gas aviation contracts. Since 2024, Joel has served as Divisional Director – Commercial, focusing on enhancing our client relationships, driving business development and steering commercial strategy to support the company’s growth and success.

Garry Brennan joined our business in 2000 as a Driver and Driver Trainer, after working as a professional driver since 1986. Over time, he progressed into a full-time trainer role before taking on the position of Location Transport Manager for the Tate and Lyle contract in 2006. Since then, Garry has held several operational roles and, in 2023, was appointed to the newly created role of Head of SHEQ, where he is now responsible for developing the strategy and structure to enhance SHEQ performance and culture across the business.

David McPherson has over 20 years of experience in the transport and logistics industry, working across various sectors in the UK and globally. He joined Oxalis Logistics in 2022 as a Contract Manager and is now responsible for UK Field Operations. In this role, David ensures the safe and effective delivery of services for all our fuels, aviation and gas clients.

Steve Cowperthwaite brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics sector. His career began in his family’s road transport business before progressing into the management of bulk milk transport operations across the UK. Steve joined the business in 2016 as an Operations Transport Manager and has since held a series of senior roles, including Planning Operations Manager, Bitumen Operations Manager and Contract Manager for Gas & Aviation. In January 2026, Steve was appointed Head of Business Development, where he now leads on commercial growth, strategic partnerships and new market opportunities.

Matthew joined Oxalis Logistics in 2013 as Esso Fleet Engineer and has since been promoted twice, culminating in his current role as Head of Fleet Services and Compliance. With over 35 years of experience in road transportation, Matthew oversees all aspects of fleet management, ensuring Oxalis Logistics upholds the impeccable standards required of an Earned Recognition Operator.

A champion of innovation and continuous improvement, Matthew has played a pivotal role in shaping the road tanker industry through the development of vehicle specifications and the pioneering of safety technologies. Renowned for his ability to design and deliver high-impact internal training programmes, he is passionate about professional development and cultivating excellence across the organisation.

Responsible for overseeing all procurement activities at Oxalis Logistics, Sander Koopmans plays a key role in aligning our procurement strategies with broader business goals. With a career in procurement that began in 1999, including roles as a Managing Consultant and Head of Procurement across various organisations, Sander brings a wealth of experience to the role he has held since 2022. Based in the Netherlands, he regularly travels to Huddersfield and Hamburg to maintain close coordination with our key operational hubs.

Lauren Hance began her career in general haulage before joining our business in 2012 as a HCC Controller. Since then, she has held various roles in Huddersfield, progressing to her current position as Head of HCC. Lauren now leads the Huddersfield team and oversees Customer Services, Administration, Analysis, Resource, Planning and Dispatch Teams, playing a key role in enhancing our operational efficiency and delivering service excellence for our clients.

With 20 years of logistics experience, Paul Hopley began his career in the military before expanding his expertise across Southern Africa and the UK. He joined Oxalis Logistics UK in 2022 as Operations Manager for the Southeast region before being promoted to Bitumen Contract Manager, where he had full operational and commercial responsibility across our bitumen contracts. In his current role as Gas Contract Manager, Paul leads the management of new gas contracts, overseeing a seamless transition from start-up to full execution.

Paul Noble joined our business in 2010 through a temporary internship and, a year later, earned a place on our management development scheme, leading to his progression through local and regional operational roles across the UK and Ireland. Paul was promoted to Head of Operations for BP and then to Head of Resource, where he played a key role in operational excellence. Currently, Paul is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Oxalis Logistics UK Shell contract, where he focuses on delivering exceptional safety, service and value to one of our largest clients.

After completing his education in the Netherlands, Roel began his career with Kuehne + Nagel in 2006 as an Operator. In 2013, he joined our business, where he initially worked with the Preston Planning team before taking on a role with our Centralised Planning and Control Centre, where he served until 2021. Since then, he has been the Manager for a number of our BP contracts, contributing his extensive operational experience to the success of our business.

Mark Ward brings 25 years of logistics management experience to his role at Oxalis Logistics UK. He began his career in food logistics, delivering to hotels, pubs and restaurants, before expanding his expertise in cash logistics with G4S. Currently, Mark is responsible for the Esso Fuels contract and oversees our national fleet of drivers. Mark also manages three of our emerging gas businesses: LPG for Islands Energy Group, CO2 for BioCarbonics and CNG for Air Liquide.

Joining our business in 2009 as a Controller in HCC, liaising with drivers and planners in Hungary, Matt Wilson has played an instrumental role in establishing and training our in-house planning team. In 2022, Matt was appointed Lead Resource Manager, where he implemented our centralised resource team in Huddersfield, before transitioning to Bitumen Operations Manager later that year. Matt now oversees all Bitumen, Emulsion and Fuel Oil business as Contract Manager, continuing to drive operational excellence.