Freightways announced the departure of Dean Bracewell and the appointment of Mark Troughear as CEO. Dean Bracewell has decided that after a 34-year career with Freightways, of which 18 were as Managing Director, the time is now right for him to step aside. Dean will remain as Managing Director until 31 December 2017, following which he will be available in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors and Freightways management until 31 August 2018.

Mark Troughear has been appointed as CEO, effective 1 January 2018. Mark has worked in and led businesses in the express package & business mail division since joining Freightways in 1996 and has over-arching responsibility for the information management division. Mark is qualified with a business degree, majoring in marketing.

As a key member of Freightways' executive team, Mark has been directly involved in setting the company's strategic direction and its overall performance.