Wincanton, the largest third-party logistics company in the UK, has announced that James Wroath has joined the Group as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Wroath has extensive experience of the logistics industry, occupying senior roles in firms in the UK and the United States. He was most recently Head of North America at LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of airline catering and in-flight services, a role he held for nearly four years. He has also held leadership positions at Kuehne & Nagel, and Scottish & Newcastle.
James Wroath, CEO of Wincanton, said: “I have been hugely impressed with the strong business model and excellent reputation Wincanton has built and I am excited to use this as a springboard to even greater success for the firm in the future. Wincanton’s focus on great people, innovation and operational excellence are critical to the firm’s development. I will work closely with the board of directors and the entire team to ensure we continue to deliver great service for our customers as we head towards what I anticipate will be an exciting next phase of growth and development for Wincanton.”
