We work with organisations across many sectors, treating their businesses as our own and learning about their customers and operations. We take on their challenges and work in partnership for mutual reward. It’s only by understanding our customers' supply chains that we can help to deliver their goals and ambitions.
We help retailers at every point in the supply chain, from inbound containers to e-fulfilment and home delivery.
Our solutions enable manufacturers to improve productivity, achieve efficiencies and deliver excellent customer service.
Our fleet of specialist equipment delivers various materials to both private and public sector construction projects.
We have extensive experience in providing logistics solutions for land, sea and air defence manufacturers.
With safety in mind, we transport both bulk and packaged energy, chemical and petroleum products.
Through our partnership with Serco we provide secure custodial transport and logistics support to the public sector.
Our emergency water service supports large corporates and utility companies when water supply is disrupted.
We keep the show on the road providing water solutions for events, festivals and concerts.
We provide bulk storage, handling and transport solutions for agricultural products, milk and ingredients.
Our multi-temperature facilities and vehicles can manage the supply chain for all catering needs.
Chief Executive
Eric was appointed an Executive Director in October 2010 and subsequently became Chief Executive of Wincanton in December 2010. He joined the business as Chief Operating Officer in April 2009 from Gategroup, where he was Group SVP and President West/South Europe. Prior to that, Eric had various senior roles in the retail industry including Managing Director of Frimago AG in Switzerland and Managing Director of Office World in the UK. Eric is also a non-executive Director of John Menzies plc.
Chief Finance Officer
Jon became Group Finance Director of Wincanton in July 2010. Prior to joining Wincanton, Jon was Finance Director of Delta plc. Previously he was Group Finance Director of Low & Bonar PLC, Linden PLC and Fii Group PLC.
Information Services Director
Simon joined Wincanton in 2008 as an IT Programme Director and became Group Information Services Director in July 2010. Prior to joining Wincanton he worked in consulting roles for fashion retailer Gap as European CIO and Programme Director and was previously Group CIO and Operations Improvement Director at MFI Group. Simon started his career with Safeway and has an MBA from Roffey Park Management Institute.
Managing Director, Contract Logistics
Guy Elliott joined Wincanton in September 2011 from DHL where he was Chief Executive Officer for DHL Supply Chain in Northern Europe. Prior to this he had various roles within the Consumer and Food Retail Sector of DHL Exel Supply Chain. Previously he worked for Swift Transport Services and became European Operations Director of Salvesen’s Industrial Logistics Division following Swift’s management buy out, and sale to Christian Salvesen.
Managing Director, Containers and Pullman Fleet Services
Ian joined Wincanton following the acquisition of Hanbury Davies in 2008, having spent his entire career within logistics with businesses including Securicor Omega Logistics, Russell Davies and Canadian Pacific. He has considerable experience building and organically growing businesses in both the public and private sectors, and a strong track record in mergers and acquisitions. Ian has responsibility for both our Container Logistics and Pullman Fleet Services businesses.