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Neil Kinnear has extensive work experience in various sales and management roles. Neil is currently the Vice President Sales EMEA - Supply Chain at QAD since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Sales Manager EMEA at Peak, where they helped companies use AI technology for decision-making from December 2021 to March 2023.

From November 2017 to December 2021, Neil served as the European Sales Director at Carousel Logistics. Before that, they were the Director at Surge Consulting Limited from February 2017 to November 2017. Neil also worked as an Interim Sales Director at Axis Fleet Management Ltd from July 2016 to February 2017, focusing on new business growth and product development.

Neil's experience also includes serving as the Sales Director UK at DHL Freight from November 2011 to June 2016. Prior to that, they worked as the Regional Commercial Manager at Fortec Pallet (Geodis Calberson) from May 2010 to November 2011, responsible for new business growth and improving efficiency.

Earlier in their career, Neil held the position of Strategic Business Manager at FedEx from November 2004 to May 2010. Neil reported directly to the FedEx UK Board and managed a team focused on operational excellence and portfolio growth. Neil also worked as a Contract Manager at Lane Group (Wincanton Group) from January 2003 to November 2004, providing consulting services and improving staff and revenue performance.

Neil began their career as a Graduate Trainee Manager at Ryder PLC in August 2000 and worked their way up to the position of Operations Support Manager. Neil set up operational standards and introduced support processes for contract logistics accounts.

Overall, Neil Kinnear has a strong background in sales, management, and business development, with particular expertise in supply chain and AI technology.

Neil Kinnear attended Birkenhead Sixth Form College from 1993 to 1996, where they earned their A Levels. Neil then pursued a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Marketing at Hull University Business School from 1996 to 2000.