With well over three decades in the transport and logistics industry, David Coombes has amassed valuable experience. Initially dedicating two decades to the Third-Party Logistics sector, he excelled in managing large transport fleets and warehouse operations both in the UK and internationally, ultimately rising to the position of director within a global logistics organisation.

In 2006 David had the opportunity to start his own business, initially offering consultancy and recruitment services to the sector. In 2015 he acquired Skills for Logistics which became one of the largest End-point Assessment organisations for the logistics apprenticeship standards.

In 2023 Skills for Logistics was acquired by market-leading specialist awarding organisation VTCT Group, and David stays on as MD focusing on developing new initiatives to support the logistics skills agenda. 

Adding to his professional portfolio, David has served as the Regional Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) for over a decade. Furthermore, he holds the role of Chairman and co-founder of the Logistics Skills Network, a not-for-profit trade association launched in September 2020. This association is dedicated to representing the vocational training sector in transport and logistics, showcasing David's ongoing commitment to shaping and enhancing the industry's educational landscape.