Lyndsey brings “extensive knowledge and experience of the retail and logistics sector”, having worked for The Very Group’s legal team for the past decade. Before that, she worked at outsourcing specialist Ventura, where she qualified as a solicitor.

Yodel chief executive Mike Hancox said: “It’s a pleasure to be able to welcome Lyndsey onboard and I look forward to working with her. With her experience she brings a wealth of knowledge to this role, which will be vital as we continue to strengthen our offering and grow as a company.”

Ms Taylor added: “I’m very excited to be joining Yodel at such an important time for online retail and the delivery sector. As one of the leading independent parcel carriers in the UK, Yodel is an innovative and dynamic company that invests in its people – and I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues to build on recent successes.”