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John Scott Managing Director GLH Ltd Died 12th May 2011 John Scott was a founding fellow of the Institute of Couriers taking his gown from Viscount Falkland. His funeral will be held on Friday 3rd June at 14.00 hrs at St Judes Church, Central Square, London NW11 He started GLH cars 40 years ago and then later moved into courier parcels. John has been a proactive supporter and leader of all issues regarding the Courier Industry. A Past Chairman of the Dispatch Association he served when Colonel Lummis was president. John also chaired the Passenger Car Association and GLH took the most prestigous five star award for their car service. John was also involved in the working groups that formed the NVQ courier qualifications providing steps for those entering the profession to gain sound footing in a carear path for the courier industry. John has given his life to the industry, helped, mentored and championed many. John recieved the highest honour that can be bestowed on an individual by the courier industry in 2008. The 'Services to the Industry' award is only given on merit to those who have given outstanding life contribuition to the industry. For the Institute of Couriers presentation at the IOD in London John recieved a standing ovation. John was a Freeman of the City of London, presented to Livery of the Worshipfull Company of Carmen during a ceremony with HRH Princess Anne. John was a very keen golfer, GLH aniversary staff dinners were like family events and always held at Highgate Golf Club in London. John sadly died after a massive heart attact on 12th May 2011 at the Royal Free Hospital London. Carl Lomas MBE, Chairman of the Instute of Couriers comments, 'John will be a great loss to the courier industry, I have many treasured memories of inspiration John delivered to all those around him, always available to help further others in our industry, John could be counted on to make steps forward and was key to many of the steps that lead to the professionalism of todays courier industry. He will be greatly missed' John Scott has been quoted many times but one quotation he used frequently: "It is my belief that 'people make the difference' and GLH is surely a reflection of the calibre of people who work for it. There is another group of people however without whom GLH could not exist and that is you the customer. Your loyalty is only won by consistently good service on our part and we intend to fulfill our commitment every time you call us. GLH History
During the growth of th seventies in the time of Mercury, Pony Express and West One GLH moved into bikes, the first two wheelers were in seventy four and fitted well with the existing plot control system of the cars, radio systems of the day was the giant pale blue Pye Westminster radios. Transistor radios of the eighties were ready for the 1988 post strike and GLH opened its City office in 1989 using a ROCS real time computer controll system that linked the ofices and provided state of the art technology of the day. In 1991 GLH took an ANC parcels franchise moving into small trucks. Prestigous awards would follow, GLH first to get the Private Hire Association five star award, they would lead the way in Green, first hybrid vehicle at the Lord Mayors cartmarking in Guild Hall Yard, then Environemental management award ISO 14001. John Scott always had vision, he was a founding fellow of the Institute of Couriers and in 2007 was presented the first ever 'Services to Industry award' by Viscount Lord Falkland.
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