Former UK Managing Director Xavier Farrés takes on Chief Growth Officer role for Miebach Spain
Oxford, November 9, 2026. Miebach has appointed James Palmer as Managing Director of Miebach UK, effective 23rd November. He succeeds Xavier Farrés, who will become Chief Growth Officer of Miebach Spain.
James Palmer brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across retail, grocery, e-commerce, logistics, supply chain and professional services. He joins Miebach from StrongPoint, where he has lead the Automation, Robotics & Professional Services business. His career also includes senior roles at Fortna, GXO Logistics and Ocado Group, working across supply chain strategy, fulfilment transformation, automation and complex programme delivery. James is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) in the UK.
Jochen Schühle, CEO Miebach Consulting GmbH, says:
“The UK is an important market for Miebach, with significant opportunities in warehouse automation and end-to-end supply chain transformation. James brings extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of the challenges our clients face. We are confident that, together with the UK team, he will build on the achievements of recent years and further strengthen Miebach’s position in this market. At the same time, we would like to thank Xavier for his strong contribution to Miebach UK over the past three years and wish him all the best in his new role.”
Commenting on his appointment, James Palmer said:
“I believe independent consultancy has a vital role to play in challenging assumptions, bringing clarity to complex decisions and ensuring recommendations translate into measurable results. That is what attracted me to Miebach: its combination of strategic thinking, engineering depth and digital expertise. I’m looking forward to building on that foundation in the UK and helping raise expectations of what clients should get from their consultancy partners.”
Xavier Farrés moves into chief growth officer role for SpainDuring his three years as Managing Director of Miebach in the United Kingdom, Xavier helped strengthen the UK team, expand Miebach’s market presence and achieve sustained double-digit growth.
Xavier says: “Working in the UK has been a real pleasure. I’ve especially enjoyed the market’s culture, business mindset and approach to supply chain challenges. The UK is entering an exciting period, with significant opportunities for investment and growth across the supply chain. I’m confident James will build on our strong foundation, drive Miebach’s continued growth in the UK and further develop our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients. I look forward to returning to Spain as Chief Growth Officer, while continuing to work with colleagues and clients internationally and maintaining the strong relationships we’ve built in the UK.“
About Miebach Consulting UK
Miebach Consulting UK located in Oxford is part of the Miebach Group, a global supply chain consultancy providing integrated services across supply chain strategy, engineering and digital solutions. Since launching in 2017, the UK team has supported leading local and international companies across a range of sectors.
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