Paul Weston to lead BPF Logistics Property Board

The British Property Federation (BPF) has announced Paul Weston, regional head of Prologis UK, as the new chair of its Logistics Property Board, succeeding David Sleath, CEO of Segro.

Paul Weston

Julian Carey, CEO of Indurent, has been appointed as the new vice-chair.
The UK's industrial and logistics sector contributes £232 bn (€267 bn) in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy annually and provides essential infrastructure for distributing goods and services to millions of households and businesses nationwide.
The Board consists of representatives from the UK's leading logistics real estate developers, investors, and operators. The sector supports 2.7 million jobs and has invested approximately £170 bn (€196 bn) since 2000, with plans to increase investment by 50% over the next five years.
Weston and Carey bring a combined 50 years of experience in the UK's industrial and logistics sector to their new roles. Their extensive knowledge of the sector's challenges and opportunities will be crucial as the Board collaborates with the Government to foster a policy environment that encourages investment, job creation, and innovation.
Paul Weston, chair, commented: “I am honoured to be appointed Chair of the BPF Logistics Property Board at such a pivotal moment for our industry. With industrial logistics increasingly recognised as critical physical and digital infrastructure, it is vital that policy supports the sector’s ability to deliver sustainable growth, strengthen supply chains and help the UK decarbonise. I look forward to working with colleagues across the industry to ensure our voice is heard and that policy enables us to power UK growth, create skilled jobs across the regions, and build a more resilient, lower-carbon economy.”
Julian Carey, vice-chair added: “Industrial and logistics facilities underpin the way we live, work and shop. From local SMEs to blue-chip multinationals operating in sectors like life sciences, advanced manufacturing and food production, high-growth industries rely on modern, adaptable workspace to thrive. As vice chair, I’m looking forward to working with Paul and the Board to champion our vital sector and ensure its contribution to the UK’s industrial strategy is fully recognised.”
BPF Logistics Board members include: Prologis, Indurent, Segro, Logicor, Tritax Management, Savills, Harworth Group, JLR, DHL Supply Chain, Newlands Developments, GLP, PwC, and Wincanton.