Malcolm Wilson Appointed to Lead XPO Logistics Europe - Richard Cawston Named Head of European Supply Chain
September 18 2017 - 12:00PM
Lyon, France - September 18, 2017
- XPO Logistics Europe SA (ISIN FR0000052870, XPO) today
announced the appointment of Malcolm Wilson as chief executive
officer. Richard Cawston has been promoted to the role of managing
director-supply chain, Europe, the position previously held by
Wilson.
Troy Cooper, XPO's global chief operating officer,
said, "Malcolm Wilson is uniquely qualified to lead XPO Logistics
Europe. He's a high-impact executive with a talent for getting
results. Malcolm's 23 years in the logistics industry include a
decade at the helm of our multinational supply chain business in
Europe. He has longstanding working relationships with our two
divisional managing directors, Luis Gomez and Richard Cawston,
making this a seamless transition for our transport and supply
chain customers."
Cooper had served as the company's European chief
executive since 2015, in addition to his position as global chief
operating officer.
Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive
officer of XPO Logistics, said, "I want to commend Troy for leading
our European business through a highly successful integration over
the last two years, and establishing the XPO brand in new markets.
Troy's international perspective as our chief operating officer is
extremely valuable as we execute our growth strategy."
Wilson has over two decades of senior executive
experience in the supply chain industry. He most recently served as
head of XPO's logistics business in the UK and Europe, with P&L
responsibility for approximately 30,000 employees in 15 countries.
Previously, he spent eight years with XPO acquisition Norbert
Dentressangle, where he led the logistics operations and was a
member of the executive board. Under his leadership, the logistics
business achieved global scale and became Norbert Dentressangle's
largest revenue-producing unit.
As of September 15, 2017, XPO Logistics Europe's
executive board consists of three members: Malcolm Wilson
(President), Luis Gomez and Ludovic Oster.
Cawston has been with XPO Logistics Europe and its
acquisition Norbert Dentressangle for 13 years. He most recently
served as managing director-supply chain, UK and Ireland, with
P&L responsibility for revenue of approximately €1 billion, 125
locations and 20,000 employees. During five years in that role, he
steadily advanced XPO's position as the number one provider of
outsourced e-fulfillment in the UK and Ireland, delivering 30%
revenue growth in 2016.
About XPO Logistics, Inc. and XPO
Logistics Europe SA
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 31
countries, with over 90,000 employees and 1,435 locations. XPO uses
its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their goods
more efficiently throughout their supply chains. The company has
two reporting segments: transportation and logistics, and within
these segments, its business is well diversified by geographies,
verticals and types of service.
XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich,
Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France. The
company conducts the majority of its European operations through
its subsidiary, XPO Logistics Europe SA, in which it holds an
86.25% controlling interest. The remaining stock is traded as XPO
on Euronext Paris ¬- Isin FR0000052870. europe.xpo.com
Media Contact:
XPO Logistics Europe
Anne Lafourcade
Corporate Communication Manager Europe
anne.lafourcade@xpo.com
+33 (0)6 75 22 52 90
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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