Chief Executive Officer, Meridian Freight Group
Amelia Hart
Building supply chains that hold up under pressure.
I lead a 2,400-person logistics company moving goods across 31 countries. I write and speak about resilient operations, practical AI adoption, and leading through volatility.
Achievements
- €780MAnnual revenue, up from €310M
- 31Countries served
- 2,400People across the group
- 42%Reduction in delivery variance
About
I joined Meridian as COO in 2015, when it was a regional carrier with thin margins and no shared planning system. Six years later we run one of Europe's most reliable mid-sized freight networks.
Before Meridian, I spent a decade in operations at Alder & Crane Logistics in Hamburg. I sit on the board of the European Freight Council and mentor first-time founders in industrial technology.
Current focus
Resilient freight networks
Planning that keeps goods moving when routes, demand and costs shift.
Practical AI in operations
Where it already helps depots and planners, and where it doesn't yet.
Board and advisory work
Logistics and industrial technology companies preparing to scale.
Experience
- 01Chief Executive OfficerMeridian Freight GroupGrew revenue 2.5x while cutting on-time delivery variance by 42%. Led the acquisition and integration of three regional carriers.2019 – PresentRotterdam
- 02Chief Operating OfficerMeridian Freight GroupRebuilt the operating model around a single planning platform and a weekly operating review adopted across all depots.2015 – 2019Rotterdam
- 03VP OperationsAlder & Crane LogisticsRan network operations for Northern Europe, 600 staff across 9 depots.2010 – 2015Hamburg
Selected work
- Keynote · 2025Resilient networks for a volatile decadeEuropean Freight Forum
- Essay · 2024Why planning beats forecastingOp-ed, logistics trade press
- Board · Since 2021European Freight CouncilNon-executive director
- Mentoring · Since 2019Industrial founders programmeMentor to first-time founders
Kind words
“Amelia combines operational depth with a rare calm under pressure. She made the hard calls early, and the business is stronger for it.”
“The clearest thinker on supply chain resilience I have worked with.”
Planning a board, keynote or advisory conversation?
I take on a small number of board and speaking commitments each year.
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