Abstract
Last Mile Delivery is the critical final step in the supply chain that shapes customer experience and brand success. We’ll explore how last mile delivery has evolved over time, the operating models that drive efficiency, and the changing demands of customers in an on-demand world. We’ll present insights into the economics behind delivery networks, the trade-offs businesses face, and the innovations reshaping the industry. Finally, we’ll look ahead to the future of last mile, from technology and sustainability to new business models, providing a clear view of where this fast-moving sector is headed
Event details
Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 5-6 pm followed by networking drinks
Venue: Room 310, Level 3, Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road,
Auckland 1010 (pay parking available beneath the building).
About Mark Troughear, Chief Executive Officer, Freightways Group
Mark Troughear is the Chief Executive Officer of the Freightways Group. An NZX50 and ASX listed company, specialising in express logistics with brands such as New Zealand Couriers, Post Haste and Big Chill in NZ and Allied Express in Australia.
With three decades of experience in the transport and logistics sector, Mark brings deep commercial insight and a strong track record in achieving growth through organic means as well as through M&A, operational transformation and strategic leadership.
Mark joined Freightways in 1996 and has held a range of senior leadership roles across the organisation before being appointed CEO in 2018. Under his leadership, Freightways has diversified its service offering, expanded in the Australian market and doubled in size since 2018.
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This event is proudly sponsored by Argon & Co New Zealand
