After 12 years in the dual role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, Mark Tobin is handing over the CEO reins to Chief Operating Officer Ross Longmire.
The move is seen as a way to free up Tobin from the day-to-day operations and allow him up to drive Followmont’s strategy further.
This will include innovation, mergers and acquisitions, embracing cutting-edge technology, and enhancing the customer experience, all while ensuring that the company remains true to its family-oriented values, the company said in a statement announcing the reshuffle.
“Our customers and team members remain at the heart of everything we do, and I look forward to steering Followmont as we continue to go from strength to strength,” Tobin said.
Longmire has an extensive and successful career in transport and is highly regarded by Tobin as one of the most skilled operational leaders he has encountered.
“Ross is the ideal choice to lead Followmont,” Tobin added.
“His steady, thoughtful approach and deep care for our people will ensure we remain a company that values family and quality in everything we do.
“This decision has been years in the making and something that we have not taken lightly.
“I identified Ross for the CEO role and have been working alongside him and planning for this transition.”
Longmire brings over 25 years industry experience into the CEO role, holding primarily operational management positions overseeing transport and logistics requirements in a number of different states and business units.
As a board member of the Queensland Trucking Association, and previous representative for other industry councils, he is deeply committed to the success of the industry.
For Longmire, the family-oriented culture at Followmont is what sets the business apart from its competitors.
“From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this was an incredible workplace,” Longmire said.
“The sense of community and genuine care here is unmatched, and I am committed to preserving and strengthening that as CEO.
“I want to focus on maintaining the supportive environment where employees care for one another and strive to succeed together.
“This sense of belonging is what makes Followmont a truly special place to work.”