DX Group recently appointed John Coghlan as its new chief executive. Originally from Cork city, Coghlan will have responsibility for the DX Group, UK and Ireland. Coghlan is former deputy chief executive and group finance director of Exel plc, where he spent 11 years up to the time of its takeover by Deutsche Post in 2006. Prior to joining the board of Exel/Ocean Group plc in 1995, he spent seven years with Tomkins plc in various financial roles, having joined it following eight years with Arthur Andersen, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. Coghlan is a graduate of University College Cork. He inherits the position of CEO from James Greenbury, who is moving to the role of deputy chairman of the board of directors. Greenbury will support the executive team in its key relationships within the industry and amongst Government and customers.
