21st Jul 2005 11:13
Wincanton PLC21 July 2005 For Immediate Release 21 July 2005 Wincanton plc Chief Executive succession As planned Paul Bateman will be retiring as Chief Executive of Wincanton plcwithin the next 12 months. He will be succeeded by Graeme McFaull, currentlythe Managing Director of Wincanton's operations in the UK & Ireland. Victor Benjamin, Chairman of Wincanton, made the following comment: "Paul has led Wincanton successfully through a period of financial growth andstrategic transformation. The Board is most grateful to him. We are pleased to appoint Graeme McFaull as his successor. Graeme has played akey role in the development and implementation of Wincanton's growth strategy.He will lead a strong and experienced team. The Board is confident that thisteam, with Graeme's leadership, will deliver further strong financialperformance and continuing progress towards the Group's strategic objectives." For further enquiries please contact: Wincanton plc Paul Bateman, Chief Executive ) Gerard Connell, Group Finance Director ) Tel: 01249 710000 Charles Carr, Group Communications Director ) Buchanan Communications Charles Ryland/Jeremy Garcia Tel: 020 7466 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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