Directorate Change

13 APRIL 2015 Wincanton plc(`Wincanton ' or the `Group') Directorate Change Wincanton plc, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK andIreland, today announces that Eric Born, Chief Executive, has formally notifiedthe Board of his decision to step down in order to take up the position of CEOfor a global business outside of the sector. Eric will remain with the Groupuntil 31 July 2015. The Board is pleased to announce that Adrian Colman, currently Group FinanceDirector, will be appointed as Chief Executive, effective 1 August 2015.Adrian's appointment follows a comprehensive search process undertaken by theBoard's Nomination Committee as part of its succession planning, supported byan external search firm. Adrian Colman joined Wincanton as Group Finance Director in January 2013. Hewas previously Group Financial Director of Psion plc, an internationaltechnology business, and prior to that was Group Finance Director at LondonCity Airport. The Board will now commence a process to appoint a successor as Group FinanceDirector. Steve Marshall, Chairman of Wincanton, commented: "Adrian has already demonstrated his strong customer and operational focusduring his time at Wincanton. Allied to this is a real enthusiasm for furtherdeveloping the core business, its capabilities and its people. The Board isconfident it has chosen a strong leader to take Wincanton forward. On behalf of the Board, I also want to acknowledge the very significantcontribution that Eric has made during his six years with the Group. Wincantonhas made considerable progress in recent years, and all of it under hisleadership. When Eric steps down later in the year, he will leave with ourthanks and best wishes for his future career." There are no further disclosures required pursuant to paragraphs 9.6.11 to9.6.13 of the Listing Rules. For further information please contact: Wincanton plc Tel: 01249 710 000Steve Marshall, Chairman Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000Gabriella ClinkardRichard Oldworth Note on remuneration: From appointment Adrian Colman's remuneration will be aligned to that of thecurrent incumbent, Eric Born, in accordance with the Remuneration Policyapproved by shareholders in July 2014. The remuneration will comprise: basicsalary of £430,000, maximum bonus award of 150% of salary (with 75% for `ontarget' performance), and maximum LTIP award of 100% of salary. All otheremployment benefits such as pension and car allowance will be provided on thesame basis as the current incumbent. Adrian's notice period will remain 6months from employee and 12 months from employer. Eric Born will not serve his full notice period and will not receive anypayment in lieu of notice. Eric will receive his 2012 LTIP awards and his bonusplan awards and payment for the financial years ending 31 March 2012, 2013,2014 and 2015 which are all due to vest, subject to performance conditionsbeing met, prior to 31 July 2015. Eric has been permitted a window of 6 monthsin which to exercise any of these incentive awards, after which time they willlapse. All other LTIP awards will lapse from 1 August 2015 and he will not beeligible for any bonus or pro rata bonus for the financial year ending 31 March2016.