Experience

Chair of the Nomination Committee and Member of the Remuneration Committee, Sir Martin joined Wincanton as Chair in August 2018. He is a member of the Council of Shakespeare’s Globe and sits on its Audit and Risk Committee. Sir Martin is a former Chair of the UK Government’s Senior Salaries Review Body, Laird plc, the Low Carbon Contracts Company, the Electricity Settlements Company and the Remuneration Consultants Group. He has served on the Boards of Lloyd’s, Invensys, Aegis Group, British Airways, Siemens Holdings, Boots, Asda and the UK Government Efficiency and Reform Board. His executive career included 14 years as Chief Executive of international IT services company Logica plc.

Reasons for reappointment

As an experienced Executive and Chair, Sir Martin brings invaluable leadership qualities and business understanding to the Board. His extensive remuneration knowledge also adds value to the Remuneration Committee.

Experience

James was appointed Chief Executive Officer in September 2019. He was formerly Head of North America with LSG Sky Chefs, the airline catering division of Lufthansa AG, best known as one of the world’s largest airline and rail catering and hospitality companies. Before joining LSG in 2015, James worked for Kuehne + Nagel as the Senior Vice-President in North America for both Contract Logistics and Overland Transportation, as well as Managing Director in the UK for its Drinks Logistics business. Prior to this, he was Head of Distribution for Scottish & Newcastle plc.

Reasons for reappointment

James has relevant prior experience and extensive knowledge of supply chain management and, since his appointment in September 2019, has gained valuable listed company experience.

Experience

Tom joined Wincanton as CFO in August 2022 following a strong career in energy, infrastructure, E&P, retail and business services markets. Previous roles include Group CFO positions at Infinis Energy plc, the UK’s leading generator of low carbon power from captured methane, insurance company Domestic and General Ltd and, more recently, WE Soda Limited, an international mining and chemicals business. Tom was previously a Trustee for Christian Aid and Chair of its Finance, Fundraising and Investment Committee.

Reasons for reappointment

Tom has made an early impact in his new position and brings extensive financial experience to Wincanton.

Experience

Gill was appointed as a Non-executive Director of Wincanton in September 2017 and is currently a Non-executive Director of PayPoint plc and DFS Furniture PLC. Gill was previously a Non-executive Director of online retailer N Brown Group plc, construction group Morgan Sindall plc and developer McCarthy & Stone. She was Group Marketing Director of The Co-operative Group and Marketing Director of John Lewis. Gill spent seven years at Kingfisher plc where she held a variety of senior marketing, business development and strategy roles.

Reasons for reappointment

Gill’s experience brings a valuable focus on the end customer and B2B environment. She is also an experienced Remuneration Committee Chair (Morgan Sindall, N Brown, McCarthy & Stone and DFS), skilled at reflecting investor perspectives in remuneration plans that motivate growth and shareholder value. Gill stepped up to the role of SID with effect from 1 November 2023 when Stewart Oades retired from the Board.

Experience

Anthony (Tony) Bickerstaff became a Non-executive Director of Wincanton in September 2020, and Chair of the Audit Committee in March 2021. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Cadent Gas Limited, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, in February 2022. Prior to this he was CFO of Costain Group plc, the FTSE All-Share smart infrastructure solutions company. Before joining Costain, Tony held a number of senior management and financial positions at Taylor Woodrow. He was also a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Low Carbon Contracts Company Limited and Electricity Settlements Company Limited from November 2014 to October 2020.

Reasons for reappointment

Through his Executive responsibilities in a listed company environment, Tony has experience of public procurement, commercial contracting and mergers and acquisitions, all of which are relevant to Wincanton’s business and strategy. Tony is an experienced Audit Committee Chair.

Experience

Debbie became a Non-executive Director of Wincanton and a member of the Remuneration Committee in June 2019. She is currently President ESG Solutions and a member of the Executive Management Team at RS Group plc, a global multichannel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions. Formerly President of Global Supply Chain at RS Group, and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Toys “R” Us from 2014 to 2017, she has held senior management positions in customer service, logistics, product supply, procurement, manufacturing and IT at Kraft Foods Group, in both North America and Europe, as well as at Nabisco Food Company.

Reasons for reappointment

As a working Executive Debbie is very aware of operational and supply chain issues and their relevance to the Wincanton Group. She provides particular customer insight for the Board and deep knowledge of ESG and climate-related programmes. Debbie became Chair of the Remuneration Committee when Gill Barr was appointed SID on 1 November 2023.

Experience

Mihiri joined the Board as a Non-executive Director in April 2020. She is currently working with UKGI, a government company wholly owned by HM Treasury, advising on major UK government corporate finance matters. Until October 2019, she was Group Head of Strategy and a member of the Group Executive Committee of TP ICAP Group, the FTSE 250 professional intermediary firm, operating in financial, energy and commodities markets internationally. She was previously a consultant at Trivedi Capital, a private equity investment advisory firm based in London. She has also held positions at Nomura International, Lehman Brothers and UBS Investment Bank.

Reasons for reappointment

Mihiri brings expertise in corporate finance and financial markets to the Wincanton Board.

Experience

John Pattullo is currently Senior Independent Director of Redde Northgate plc, the FTSE250 supplier of integrated mobility solutions company, a position he has held since 2019. He was previously Chair of V Group until December 2020 and has served as Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair of Electrocomponents plc (now RS Group plc), Chair of NHS Blood & Transplant, Chair of Marken Logistics and Chair of In Kind Direct, a Prince's charity.

Reasons for appointment
 
John was Chief Executive Officer of Ceva Logistics Ltd, between 2007 and 2012. Before that, he worked for Exel plc/DHL where he led the EMEA logistics business and earlier held a number of senior global supply chain appointments with Procter & Gamble.