arvato appoints new business development lead to continue supply chain solutions expansion

London, 6^th September 2011 – arvato, a global business outsourcing partner, has appointed Chris Leigh-Browne as EMEA Director of Business Development for Supply Chain Solutions.

Leigh-Browne, who has previously held business development and international sales management positions at City Link (Rentokil), Target Express and TNT UK, brings 20 years’ of industry experience in supply chain solutions, reverse logistics, and distribution to arvato.

Based in the UK, Leigh-Browne will focus on growing arvato’s customer base in the technology sector. arvato is already a leader in field and has recently been shortlisted in the Hi Tech & Electronics category in the9^th Annual European 3PL Customer Choice Awards.

Marcus Karten, VP of Business Development at arvato High Tech EMEA, said: “Chris brings with him a wealth of experience in the UK and European distribution market. He has a fantastic background and the expertise required to help with our customer acquisition and organic growth strategies.”

Chris Leigh-Browne said: “arvato is a global leader in providing supply chain solutions and the high-tech sector will continue to be a growth market. The company’s approach to partnership means it is able to cultivate long-term customer relationships, spanning up to 15 years and beyond. I look forward to becoming part of a very successful team.”