The former chief executive of parcel delivery giant DPD has been named as the new boss of a Manchester technology company.
Dwain McDonald had been with DPD since 1988 and had served as its CEO since 2008.
However he left the company suddenly in March 2021 following an unspecified internal investigation.
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Now he has been named as the new chief executive of DeliveryApp, succeeding founder Lance Jones who has become its executive chairman.
The firm said Mr McDonald will "assist the company in its expansion strategy".
The new CEO said: "DeliveryApp’s goal is to change the logistics industry for the better through their focus on technology and ethical driver treatment, resulting in more transparent customer care.
"With the logistics sector under more pressure than ever before, the ethical treatment and wellbeing of drivers is ingrained in DeliveryApp’s DNA.
"After seeing the company’s strong commitment to employee culture and the forward-looking tracking technology that it has developed, I am excited to become part of a young and expanding company in this competitive industry."
Mr Jones added: "Dwain’s leadership and experience will be instrumental to DeliveryApp’s mission to become the leading on demand technology delivery platform in the world.
"Setting strategic goals and supporting technological advancements, Dwain’s appointment will help the company achieve industry firsts to support consumers and businesses and revolutionise their on demand dedicated delivery capabilities."
DeliveryApp is based in Manchester's Bonded Warehouse and counts Mark Stott, the founder and CEO of the property development firm Vita Group, as its lead investor.
Mr Stott, who also owns Stockport County, said: "We’re incredibly confident that Dwain’s appointment as CEO will cement DeliveryApp as a trailblazer in the logistics sector.
"His experience will ensure DeliveryApp continues to evolve and provide business or retailers with robust delivery services built on a foundation of technology that prioritises customer needs.
"With Lance stepping up to executive chairman, the team at DeliveryApp are excited for the next phase in revolutionising the industry."
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