The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Allie Renison as External Affairs Director. Alongside her role as Senior Counsel at SEC Newgate, Allie will lead BIFA engagement with government departments, parliamentarians, and policy makers. She will make sure the UK freight forwarding and logistics industry has a voice as the sector navigates an evolving international trading environment.
Allie brings extensive expertise to BIFA, spanning government, public policy, international trade and business representation. This includes serving as a direct adviser to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Allie provided strategic counsel on a broad range of business and trade policy issues. Allie previously directed trade and EU policy at the Institute of Directors. During her time there, she also joined the government’s expert taskforce on the Northern Ireland border during Brexit. This helped to shape her insight into the opportunities and challenges facing UK businesses operating internationally.
Steve Parker, Director General of BIFA, said, “We are delighted to welcome Allie to BIFA. Her exceptional understanding of government, trade policy and business engagement, combined with her extensive network across Whitehall and Westminster, will be invaluable as we continue to champion the interests of our members. With major developments continuing to shape international trade, Allie’s experience will strengthen BIFA’s ability to engage constructively with government. She will help to ensure that the practical realities facing the freight and logistics sector are reflected in future policy.”
Allie Renison commented, “I’m delighted to be joining BIFA at such an important time for the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Efficient supply chains are fundamental to the UK’s economic success. BIFA plays a vital role in representing the businesses that keep trade moving.”
