MARCH appoints first chief people officer

Engineering specialist MARCH has appointed Jo Pick as its first chief people officer (CPO) in a move to support the company’s ongoing growth.

Pick joins from Wincanton, where she led a team of over 300 supporting more than 20,000 people across the UK and Ireland. 

She has over 20 years of senior leadership experience in people strategy, with previous roles at Greencore, Johnson & Johnson and Royal Mail.

In her new role, Pick will lead MARCH’s people strategy, focusing on team development and career progression. 

She will also manage initiatives to attract and retain staff, support training through the MARCH Academy, and strengthen engineering skills across the business.

Pick said: “MARCH® is powered by the expertise, collaboration and ambition of its people. 

“This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we work together, bringing consistency, clarity and connection across the business. 

“I’m excited to build on the strengths of our teams and create shared ways of working that support growth, deepen engagement and unlock potential at every level.”