Parcel lockers specialist InPost brings in DHL and Global-e veteran Neil Kuschel as UK CEO
InPost has announced the appointment of Neil Kuschel as UK CEO with immediate effect.
After a 20-year career with DHL, Kuschel joined the cross-border e-commerce firm, Global-e, as European CEO, taking it through a Nasdaq IPO.
Michael Rouse, CEO InPost International, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Neil to the InPost team at a pivotal time in the UK market as we continue to expand our reach and drive locker volumes.”
“His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable as we build on our achievements and continue to accelerate our growth strategy in the UK.”
“I am confident that under Neil’s leadership, InPost is best placed to continue disrupting the UK out-of-home e-commerce logistics market and I look forward to working with him closely.”
Kuschel comments: "I am thrilled to be joining InPost as UK CEO during such a pivotal time for the business. 2023 was a year of record-breaking growth for the company.”
“Our innovative approach to lockers aligns perfectly with the evolving preferences of consumers for convenient, fast, affordable and sustainable collection and delivery options.”
“By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, we aim to revolutionise the way parcels are delivered and received.”
Aldi UK
Aldi is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside a selection of its UK stores, including Glasgow, Liverpool, Colchester, Portsmouth, Gravesend, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Preston, Nuneaton, and Bristol.
Customers will be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers at select Aldi stores, thanks to the retailer’s new partnership with InPost.
InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country.
The trial will conclude after a 12-week period, with the aim to roll it out to more stores if successful.
Richard Thornton, Communications Director at Aldi UK, says: “We are all about making things efficient for our customers, and the installation of InPost lockers will make shopping at Aldi even more convenient.”
“People can collect or return parcels while they are doing their shopping, with the lockers accessible with a QR code. If the trial is successful, this will hopefully be something available to lots more of our shoppers later this year.”
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