Jersey Post Group appoints ex-CEO as Chair

Tuesday 09 July 2024

The ex-CEO of Jersey Post Group has joined the company's board as its new Chair.

Kevin Keen, who served as CEO at the group from 2011 to 2014, is set to join the Board at the end of the month.

He will replace Alan Merry, who has served three terms as Chair.

Mr Merry said: “It has been a privilege to have served as Chair of Jersey Post Group.

"As my term comes to an end, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the journey. The business has changed beyond all recognition since I joined in 2015. From being a traditional mainly ‘letters’ business based in Jersey, now most of our time locally is focused on handling parcels.

"It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride – from the excitement of growth and international development until 2020, to having to respond to the impact of COVID and then, for the last couple of years, fighting for our economic survival during the cost of living crisis."

He added: "I am very pleased to be handing the reins to Kevin Keen, who knows both the business and the island well, and is passionate about the importance of the role the Group plays in serving the people of Jersey.”

Pictured: Outgoing Chair of Jersey Post Group Alan Merry (left) with his replacement Kevin Keen (right)

Mr Keen – who has held senior positions at Jersey Dairy, Jersey Water, and the Association of Jersey Charities – was awarded an OBE for services to the local business and charity community earlier this year.

He said: "I am very proud that following a thorough recruitment process, supervised by the Jersey Appointments Commission, I have been selected to follow Alan as Chair of Jersey Post Group.

"Having been CEO I know just how special and important the company and its people are to Jersey and I can't wait to play my part in its future.”

Mark Siviter, current CEO of Jersey Post Group, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to Alan on behalf of the Group for serving three terms as our Chair. His support and council have been invaluable to me since I joined two years ago.

"I also want to congratulate Kevin on his appointment and welcome him back. His understanding of the business will help us hugely as we build our future direction.”