By Freya Purnell
John Ansley has left his role as CIO and president of supply chain solutions of Linfox to join global logistics player Toll Holdings as global CIO.
Toll Holdings, which has operations in 55 countries, conducted an extensive internal and external search for a new CIO, following the departure of Wayne Gordon several months ago.
Ansley, who served as CIO for Roche Pharmaceuticals and Rio Tinto’s iron ore business prior to joining Linfox, will take up his new role in April next year.
Toll Group spokesperson Christopher Whitefield said the company is delighted to be welcoming Ansley.
“He brings a wealth of experience to Toll, having played an integral role in many significant IT projects including the merger of business processes and systems for two of the world’s leading iron ore companies, the rollout of a single enterprise resource planning system across Asia Pacific, and the development and rollout of Linfox’s IT strategic plan across their international business,” Whitefield said.
“His proven business leadership, strong understanding of our industry and global experience stands him in good stead for his role at Toll.”
Interim CIO Barry Warnes will continue in the role until Ansley takes the reins, to ensure a smooth transition.
Ansley also remains the chairman of the SAUG Executive Council.
