14th Dec 2005 12:00
Wincanton PLC14 December 2005 For Immediate Release 14 December 2005 Wincanton plc Confirmation of appointment of Chief Executive The Board of Wincanton is pleased today to confirm the appointment of GraemeMcFaull, aged 44, as Chief Executive. As announced at Wincanton's interim results on 9 November this year, PaulBateman has today formally resigned the position of Chief Executive and isretiring. Graeme will take over as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Graeme joined Wincanton in 1994 and most recently held the position of ManagingDirector of UK and Ireland. Prior to joining Wincanton, Graeme held positionswith Geest, Cargill and Pepsico. Paul Bateman, outgoing Chief Executive commented: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at Wincanton for making thelast three years a truly outstanding period in the Company's development. "In Graeme we have a Chief Executive who not only has an in-depth knowledge ofthe logistics sector but has a long association with Wincanton. I wish bothGraeme and Wincanton every future success." Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive commented: "Wincanton has long been synonymous with dedication to the highest standards ofoperational excellence and customer service backed by product innovation andbuilding all round value for our customers. I am therefore extremely excited bythis opportunity and I am looking forward to working with a team responsible forfive years of sustained growth and profitability." For further information please contact: Wincanton plcCharles Carr, Group Communications Director 01249 710 763 Buchanan CommunicationsCharles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia 020 7466 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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