Neil Ashworth's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Neil Ashworth began his career as a JuniorAccountant at The Co-operative Wholesale Society in September 1984. He worked in various roles there including Line Coordinator, Partner Recruiter, Training Officer and Manager of Sales. In 1995, Neil Ashworth became a Divisional Manager - Group Logistics at Hallmark Cards and lead the development of the cards Kaizen framework. He also worked on the development of the eCommerce platform at Hallmark Cards and was responsible for developing the Hallmark Cards Online Store. Neil Ashworth also worked on a range of other projects at Hallmark Cards during this time. In 2001, Neil Ashworth joined Yodel (Yodel Delivery Network Ltd) as Technical Director and led the development of the Yodel Delivery Network. He also led the development of the Yodel Delivery Network expand the delivery network to areas including the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe. Neil Ashworth was also a visiting fellow at Cranfield University School of Management in 2016 and 2017 and a non-executive board director at 2San from May 2020 to April 2021. Neil Ashworth has also been a Director, Delivery Channels and Covid-19 Testing Programme at Department of Health and Social Care and a Non-Executive Advisor at IVIS. Neil Ashworth is also a Chief Executive Officer at CollectPlus and Independent Non-Executive Director at Nisa Retail from December 2016 to May 2018. Neil Ashworth is a Member of the Advisory Board at Transform UK and a Director at Neil Ashworth & Associates Ltd. He is currently a Visiting Fellow at University of Warwick - WMG and will be a Member of the Executive Board at Yodel (Yodel Delivery Network Ltd) from January 2017 to May 2019.

🎓 Education

Neil Ashworth's educational background and work readiness are based on his studies at The University of Manchester and St Marys RC High School, Blackpool. Neil has completed a degree in business and Economics at The University of Manchester and has also undertaken chin-ups, press-ups and dips to build his body and aerobic fitness. Neil is confident and has developed a strong relationship with colleagues and clients. He is a very regularly attending CRM webinars and has given keynote tours to other businesses and groups.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Neil Ashworth has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the retail industry and 10 years of experience as an advisor. Ashworth is an expert in supply chain, operations, and development. He has been an Operating Director at Tesco Stores Ltd and a Supply Chain Director at tesco.com. He also has 4 years of experience as a Divisional Manager - Group Logistics at Hallmark Cards and 8 years of experience as a Chief Commercial Officer at Yodel (Yodel Delivery Network Ltd). He has also been a Visiting Fellow at University of Warwick - WMG and a Non-Executive Chair at Selazar. Neil Ashworth is an experienced mentor and a Charity Ambassador at Transaid and a Director, Delivery Channels at Covid-19 Testing Programme at Department of Health and Social Care. He is also a Non- Executive Advisor at IVIS and a Non-Executive Advisor at InPost UK. He held the role of CEO at CollectPlus from February 2013 to May 2019. He is also a Member of the Advisory Board at Transform UK from January 2012 to January 2016 and a cachethodge at Nisa Retail.