FORMER Warrington Wolves player-turned entrepreneur Jamie Boyd has acquired a second logistics business in just three years.
Risley-based Jamie, 44, has officially taken over Elite Logistics in an asset-based deal – adding to his multi-million-pound same-day courier company, Today Team.
Celebrating 20 years on the road this year, Jamie added Speedy Courier Services to his portfolio over the summer of 2023.
He said: “I know how a good courier business works – having built Today Team from scratch and just one van,.
“All the learning we took from acquiring Speedy Courier Services gave me the confidence to secure Elite Logistics – a fantastic business founded by two young entrepreneurs who have pivoted into the fitness industry. My goal now is to complete a hat-trick, so I’m actively looking to make a third deal – putting us firmly on track to reach £5m turnover by 2028.”
Elite Logistics was set up 10 years ago by Tim Beswick and Martin Lever, who built the company into a nationwide operation. On exiting the courier industry, Tim said they were keen to ensure their customers were left in safe hands.
“We were looking for a seamless handover – a buyer with the experience and infrastructure to deliver the same reliability we have built our reputation on,” said Tim.
“Today Team is the perfect fit. Jamie has walked a similar founder journey to us. He knows what’s at stake in our industry, where every delivery counts. We wish him well and have no doubt that our customers are in the best possible hands.”
Initial priorities for Today Team are integrating Elite Logistics’ day-to-day operations into Today Team’s systems and processes – a project Jamie is personally leading.
“I’m getting hands on because, as I’ve learned over the years, you need to understand any business from the inside out before making any strategic decisions,” he explained. “I’ve got an excellent team who are primed to deliver the best possible onboarding experience to customers – and that’s our focus for the foreseeable future.”
Having marked 20 years in business in May and welcomed his first child over the summer, Jamie said this latest acquisition is yet another cause for celebration in a year filled with personal and professional milestones.
“Elite Logistics is an excellent addition to what we’ve got going on at Today Team,” said Jamie. “I am hopeful that, by this time next year, I’ll have completed another acquisition. I’m open to serious conversations with owner-operators who are ready to activate their exit strategy.”
Jamie took to logistics after a knee-injury ended his rugby league career.
Picture: (left to right) Today Team founder Jamie Boyd with Tim Beswick and Martin Lever
