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Welcome to the Policy Committee page of CILT

The committee is responsible for developing various papers each year in relation to logistics, supply chain and transport covering both private and public sectors. These papers will form the basis for a number of outputs and reports forming key recommendations.


The committee is made up of industry experts, academia, and researchers whose insights and inputs will bring together a conscious discussion on the subject in hand. Here at CILT we are delighted to have Dr Eoin Plant, Policy Committee Chair, Chaggie Ozoani, Policy Committee Researcher and our industry experts and academia: Larry Banville, Tom Ferris, Joanne Mellon, Mary Cadogan, Conor Molloy. 

<p>Dr Eoin Plant O'Toole<br />Policy Committee Chair</p>

Dr Eoin Plant O'Toole
Policy Committee Chair

Eoin is Associate Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Edinburgh Napier University.  He previously led the National Institute for Transport and Logistics (NITL) at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).  He previously worked with a number of UK universities including the University of South Wales. Eoin has carried out research and published peer-reviewed journal articles on sustainable supply chains, collaboration, and urban logistics


<p>Chiagoziem Ozoani</p> <p>Policy Committee Researcher</p>

Chiagoziem Ozoani

Policy Committee Researcher

Chiagoziem is an Operations Project Specialist at Sysco Ireland and a PhD researcher at Edinburgh Napier University. His research focuses on how sustainability transformations can unlock multidimensional value for logistics businesses, bridging economic performance with environmental and social impact.
At Sysco, he leads cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing delivery performance, and embedding sustainability into core logistics practices.
Chiagoziem has contributed to public consultations and the development of transport policy in Ireland, with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and strategic infrastructure planning.  


<p>Larry Banville</p> <p>B.Comm, HDipEd, FCCA, FCILT, MIITD&nbsp;</p>

Larry Banville

B.Comm, HDipEd, FCCA, FCILT, MIITD 

Over thirty years experience in Food, Agri and Technology sectors. 

Accountant (FCCA) by profession. Lecturer at IT Carlow now South East Technological University (SETU) for over 15 years and am currently a Programme Director for Supply Chain Programmes at SETU. 


<p>Tom Ferris</p> <p>FCILT</p>

Tom Ferris

FCILT

Tom Ferris, formerly Senior Economist in the Department of Transport, is a former president of the Chartered Institute of Transport in Ireland. Tom has undertaken consultancy projects for the World Bank, USAID, the OECD, and several Government Departments. He has chaired six Value for Money Reviews. He has published widely on public investment management, transport planning, regulatory economics, and good governance. 


<p>Joanne Mellon CMILT</p> <p>Logistics Director BWG Foods</p>

Joanne Mellon CMILT

Logistics Director BWG Foods

Previously Operations Manager in Allied Foods with responsibility for both Food Services and Logistics contracts and also General Manager, Geodis Ireland


<p>Conor Molloy</p> <p>MSc (energy) CEM-I CMVP CMILT</p>

Conor Molloy

MSc (energy) CEM-I CMVP CMILT

Conor trains companies to maximise their energy performance. 

An Al Gore Climate Reality leader since 2018, Conor has been helping business save fuel and manage their energy use for profit and planet – to reduce their CO2/GHG emissions – since 2005.


<p>Mary Cadogan FCILT</p> <p>Former Procurement and Transport Manager O&rsquo;Donnell Furniture</p>

Mary Cadogan FCILT

Former Procurement and Transport Manager O’Donnell Furniture

Responsible for strategic sourcing, vision, and optimization of supply base. Maximising excellence while delivering financial performance with passion