James Pugh, Chief Finance Officer at Speedy Freight. Picture: Speedy Freight

Salisbury-based Speedy Freight celebrates 2026 Finance Awards success

Jamie JonesSeptember 9, 20260 Comment0

A Salisbury-based logistics business is celebrating success at this year’s Finance Awards.

Same day courier and logistics providers, Speedy Freight, scooped the Finance Transformation and Change (Up to £100m Turnover) Award after being shortlisted in three categories.

The Finance Awards celebrate excellence across the profession and recognise organisations and individuals who are driving innovation, leadership and business performance.

Speedy Freight’s win follows the finance team leading an ambitious programme of transformation, introducing new systems, improving reporting capabilities, streamlining processes and creating greater visibility across the business.

These improvements have enhanced operational efficiency while providing stronger financial insight to support strategic decision-making and future growth.

James Pugh, Chief Finance Officer at Speedy Freight, said: “This award is a fantastic recognition of the commitment, professionalism and ambition shown by our finance team every day.

“The transformation we’ve delivered has been a true team effort, driven by colleagues across the business who have embraced change and challenged us to continually improve. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together.”

Speedy Freight’s investment in people and tech

For Speedy Freight, this award also reflects the wider culture that continues to shape the company. The business says it is consistently invested in developing its people while embracing technology and innovation to improve the way it operates.

Built over several years under the dedicated leadership of Group Financial Controller, Hannah Edghill, the business believes the awards have showcased Speedy Freight’s finance department’s “strength, maturity and culture.”

James Pugh has, as CFO, worked to build on those foundations, supporting the team in continuing to raise the bar, and further elevating the role that Finance plays at Speedy Freight.

Mike Smith, CEO at Speedy Freight, added: “Awards like these are never about one individual or one team. They are the result of talented people being empowered to challenge, improve and innovate every day.

“Winning the Finance Transformation and Change award demonstrates what can be achieved when you invest in people, embrace technology and build a culture focused on long-term excellence. I’m incredibly proud of everyone involved.

“This award also reinforces the direction we’re taking through our Global Vision 2030 strategy. By continuing to invest in our people, embrace technology and build sustainable growth, we’re creating a stronger business for the future and one that delivers lasting value for our customers, franchisees and colleagues alike.”