Following the recent appointment of Michael Temminghoff as CEO, Freighter Group has announced two key appointments to its senior leadership team.
Rick Halliwell joins the business as the new National Sales Manager, bringing a wealth of transport industry experience. Concurrently, Brad Lane transitions from his role as SA Dealer Manager into the newly created position of General Manager – Sales Excellence & Marketing.
Both appointments reflect Freighter Group’s ongoing commitment to building a customer-first culture and delivering high-quality transport solutions across Australia during a period of significant growth and transformation.
In his new role as General Manager – Sales Excellence & Marketing, Brad Lane will focus on aligning the customer experience and sales processes across Freighter Group’s national footprint. Bringing over 18 years of experience across the transport, manufacturing and industrial sectors, Brad is well placed to connect product innovation with practical customer delivery.
“My vision is to help continue positioning Freighter Group as Australia’s leading transport solutions provider by strengthening the connection between our customers, products and people,” he says.
“My focus is on building a customer-first culture, driving innovation and enhancing collaboration across the business, ensuring we continue to deliver quality products and exceptional service as we grow.
“What excites me most is the opportunity to help shape the future of Freighter Group during a period of significant transformation. Working alongside our customers, dealers and internal teams to develop smarter solutions, improve the customer experience and strengthen our national business is something I’m incredibly passionate about.”
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As National Sales Manager, Rick Halliwell will lead the national sales team with a core focus on building lasting relationships and ensuring Australian transport operators receive unparalleled service.
Rick joins Freighter Group following a successful seven-year tenure as National Sales Manager at TR Group, where he developed a deep understanding of the diverse needs of transport fleets.
Rick adds that Freighter Group’s Australian manufacturing capabilities and reputation for reliability were key factors in his decision to join the team.
“Freighter Group’s reputation for quality and its long history in the Australian transport industry really stood out to me,” he says.
“I was also impressed by the people in the business and their passion for what they do. It felt like a company with strong values, a great team and an exciting future, and I wanted to be part of that next chapter.”
Looking ahead, Rick’s priority remains firmly on customer success and sustainable growth.
“My goal is to build on the strong reputation Freighter Group has earned over many years,” Rick says. “I want to work closely with our customers and team to keep delivering transport solutions that continue to meet the varying needs of our industry, while ensuring we’re delivering the best possible experience.”
Pictured above (left to right): Freighter Group’s Brad Lane, Michael Temminghoff and Rick Halliwell