With over a decade of traditional freight forwarding experience at Companies like Kuehne + Nagel and Agility, as well as spending the last 5 years in the freight and supply chain technology startup environment, Jon Bass has worked with industry leaders such as Kuehne + Nagel, Agility, and Logixboard, specializing in scaling businesses and driving strategic growth. His expertise spans building and leading sales teams, securing high-value partnerships, and delivering multi-million-pound revenue growth while managing relationships with FTSE 100 clients.

As Head of Sales & Partnerships at Azarc, Jon has played a key role in helping fresh produce importers navigate post-Brexit trade complexities through automation. He has been instrumental in driving the adoption of Rune, Azarc’s customs clearance solution, which streamlines operations and ensures compliance for goods entering the UK - making completing customs declarations as easy as sending an email. His deep understanding of supply chain challenges and digital transformation promises to bring valuable insight to the panel, offering insights into how technology can ease border control pressures and create a more efficient future for UK trade.