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New virtual chair for Young Forwarder Network

[ December 13, 2023   //   ]

Quality Freight Services operations co-ordinator Clara Thomas has been appointed as the new chair of the virtual format of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network, taking over from Geodis’ Herbie Cobby.

Based in South Wales, she has participated in many virtual and face-to-face YFN events.

Established in 2019, BIFA’s YFN offers exclusive in-person events, boosting knowledge, sharing skills, advice, and experiences from industry professionals, and visits to places of industry interest.

It consists of five regional groups, which each organises events on a quarterly basis. 

The virtual format was established during the pandemic lockdown to enable the networking opportunities to continue and remains active with events every month or so that are open to members nationwide. Carl Hobbis, member services director at BIFA, said: “The monthly events held online attract good numbers and are very popular. They last for one hour, cover a range of topics and as with all YFN events, guests always learn something new.
“BIFA looks forward to working with Clara and continuing the development of the virtual format of the YFN. We are always looking for more people to get involved in the YFN by supporting online events, or the face-to-face meetings of the regional groups. We encourage members to contact us, support the YFN in whatever way they can and encourage young people to attend.”

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