Malcolm Wilson Appointed to Lead XPO Logistics Europe - Richard Cawston Named Head of European Supply Chain
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
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(at)xpo.com
+33 (0)6 75 22 52 90
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
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