Dedicated Area Managers

Phil Snowden

UK Membership Director

[email protected] 07979 531471

Phil has over 35 years of experience in logistics and commercial operations. He is passionate about supporting the people and businesses that keep the UK moving, providing practical guidance, strategic insight, and sector-specific support.

Southern & Eastern Regional Team

Linda White

Regional Operations Manager

[email protected] 07979 531455

Having spent many years supporting operators large and small around the country with their operational issues and O’Licence compliance, Linda is the Regional Operations Manager for the Southern & Eastern Region. Linda also supports RHA members, as their Area Manager, in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Philip Scotney

Area Manager

[email protected] 07929 366067

Philip has spent some 16 years as a dedicated Area Manager, offering support, assistance and guidance across the areas he covers, to a diverse range of Operators and businesses, he is also Group Secretary of RHA Specialist Group National Agricultural, Food and Tipping (NAFT).

Christopher Scott

Area Manager

[email protected] 07968 409202

I have spent the majority my working life in the Transport sector, primarily in Quality Assurance, Compliance and Insurance. Working for large international hauliers and small national road transport operators, overnight delivery networks and now the trade association. I am the area manager for Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Aaron Page

Area Manager

[email protected] 0797 9531466

After leaving the Armed Forces with his HGV licence, Aaron has worked throughout all levels of the transport operation from administrator to TM, within a major supermarket company and container company as well as a coach operator. Aaron is the area manager for London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey and the Heathrow area.

Midlands Western & Wales Regional Team

Rhys Williams

Regional Operations Manager

[email protected] 07789 397762

I am the Regional Operations Manager for the Midlands, Western & Wales Region, but also cover the Oxfordshire area as area manager.

Simon Higgins

Area Manager

[email protected] 07979 531480

Simon has spent the majority of his working life in the transport sector, primarily at RHA (30 years) as a District Manager/Area Manager but also as a Transport Manager for 2 road transport operators, a self-employed transport consultant working for the DFT, and a Sales Executive for a Transport Manager Software Company.

Simon Priest

Area Manager

[email protected] 07979 531478

After leaving school, Simon entered the Freight Forwarding world, before routing bulk tankers, then working in the general haulage, steel, bulk chemical and van sectors for blue chip and SME operators as a Transport Manager, before commencing his roles as a Compliance Manager where I also had the SHEQ responsibilities.

Louise Thompson

Area Manager

[email protected] 07841 518667

Beginning her career in 2004 at a transport trade association as a tachograph compliance advisor, Louise earned her Transport Manager CPC in National and International Haulage. She progressed through transport management, compliance, and fleet roles, later becoming a Compliance Manager at RHA before moving into an Area Manager position.

Rob Mitcham

Area Manager

[email protected] 07436138022

Areas Covered: Wales

Northern Regional Team

Phil Snowden

UK Membership Director

[email protected] 07979 531471

Martin Dean

National Key Account Manager

[email protected] 07977 991687

With over 30 years experience within the Road Transport Industry I am currently RHA Key Account Manager with a national remit. I account manage our larger corporate members at a strategic level as well as an operational level adding relevance and value to their membership.

Fi Hamilton

Membership Engagement Manager

[email protected] 07841 518668

Fi is a Membership Engagement Manager, leading operator support across the Northeastern Region. With 29 years in transport, including extensive experience in temperature-controlled logistics, she drive’s compliance, safety, and legislative awareness while championing diversity and equality to strengthen standards and future leadership within the industry.

Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Team

Lynne Mason

Regional Operations Manager

[email protected] 07826 938322

Lynne has worked within the transport industry for over 28 years. Working in many operational roles during this time. Lynne joined the RHA in November 2022 as Regional Operations Manager for Scotland & Northern Ireland.

Martin Bell

Area Manager

[email protected] 0782 5632606

With over 45 years’ experience in the transport industry as a Vehicle Technician, Workshop Manager and DVSA Vehicle Examiner, Martin is here to support, advise, and guide members and stakeholders in central Scotland on a range of issues including employment, compliance, technical advice, and transport related issues.

Liam Buckley

Area Manager

[email protected] 07927 564318

Liam has worked within the transport industry for over 15 years. Starting out specialising in car rental mass movements before joining the HGV sector as a Transport Manager then finally joining the RHA in April 2024. Liam covers Northern Scotland including Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides.

Associate Membership

Pete Short

Head of Business Development

[email protected] 07824 562530

Pete has been around the haulage and logistics space for over 15 years with 8 of those years being at RHA. Pete is responsible for our Affinity Relationships and Partnerships, Associate Membership Nationwide, Advertising and Sponsorship within RHA including RHA events.

Coach Members

Andy Warrender

Operations Manager Coach Sector

[email protected]

National Key Accounts

Martin Dean

National Key Account Manager

[email protected] 07977 991687

With over 30 years experience within the Road Transport Industry I am currently RHA Key Account Manager with a national remit. I account manage our larger corporate members at a strategic level as well as an operational level adding relevance and value to their membership.