- Simon Cutler, Amy Hinsliff-Smith and Matthew King all make the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT (UK)) 2025 ‘35 Under 35’ list
- The list recognises rising stars in the logistics, transport and supply chain sector under the age of 35 in the UK
- The list has been compiled since 2022.
Three Aston University alumni have been named on the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT (UK)) 2025 ‘35 Under 35’ list.
The list, which has been compiled since 2022, identifies and celebrates emerging leaders under the age of 35 who are driving innovation and excellence within the logistics, transport and supply chain sector. Those on the list will feature in the March edition of CILT's monthly magazine, Focus.
Simon Cutler graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Supply Chain Management in 2023. He is now a management trainee at Yusen Logistics UK, a global supply chain logistics company providing sea and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services and supply chain management.
Amy Hinsliff-Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (Professional Practice) in 2024. She is now innovation project manager, transition and transformation, at CEVA Logistics, a global freight management and contract logistics provider.
Matthew King graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Transport Management in 2014. He is now a network manager at Arriva, a European bus and train service operator.
Dr Lucy Rackliff, head of Aston University Department of Engineering Management, said:
“We are immensely proud of the Aston University alumni who have been recognised by CILT (UK) as emerging leaders and innovators. Aston University has a long tradition of quality education in transport, logistics and supply chain management. The placement year ensures students gain valuable experience, and close relationships with industry ensure programmes reflect the dynamic industry graduates will join. As a result, our graduates enter the workplace with the skills and knowledge they need to be future leaders.
“We offer our warmest congratulations to all of the winners, and will watch the careers of our alumni with particular interest.”
Paul Adams, chief executive of CILT(UK), said:
"The calibre of nominations this year has been remarkable. Each of our 35 Under 35 recipients demonstrates the innovative thinking and leadership qualities that our industry needs to tackle future challenges.
“The 35 Under 35 initiative forms part of CILT(UK)'s broader commitment to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders and promoting excellence across the industry.”
- Notes to editors
About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming the Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
For media inquiries in relation to this release, contact Helen Tunnicliffe, Press and Communications Manager, on (+44) 7827 090240 or email: h.tunnicliffe@aston.ac.uk.
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