Vaughan Grant is the new country manager for New Zealand at Linfox Logistics.

A supply chain specialist, he will lead Linfox’s New Zealand business operations in the transport and warehousing, retail, forestry and resources and industrial industries.

Grant led significant operations for Woolworths/Countdown in Australia and New Zealand during his 11-year tenure and spent four years as general manager, supply chain at Foodstuffs in New Zealand, among other key leadership positions with major New Zealand corporations.

Most recently, he was chief operations officer at T&G Fresh in New Zealand.

“We extend a warm welcome to Vaughan as he joins our New Zealand team,” said Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand chief executive Mark Mazurek.

“Vaughan joins the business as we prepare for a big peak period and some exciting new contract start-ups,” he said.

“He brings extensive industry experience and great customer insights to this role and I am confident that, guided by Linfox’s Leading the Way 2025 business strategy, Vaughan will lead the New Zealand team to achieve our vision to be the region’s most trusted transport partner.”