TIDMWIN 
 
13 APRIL 2015 
 
                  Wincanton plc(`Wincanton ' or the `Group') 
 
                              Directorate Change 
 
Wincanton plc, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK and 
Ireland, today announces that Eric Born, Chief Executive, has formally notified 
the Board of his decision to step down in order to take up the position of CEO 
for a global business outside of the sector. Eric will remain with the Group 
until 31 July 2015. 
 
The Board is pleased to announce that Adrian Colman, currently Group Finance 
Director, will be appointed as Chief Executive, effective 1 August 2015. 
Adrian's appointment follows a comprehensive search process undertaken by the 
Board's Nomination Committee as part of its succession planning, supported by 
an external search firm. 
 
Adrian Colman joined Wincanton as Group Finance Director in January 2013. He 
was previously Group Financial Director of Psion plc, an international 
technology business, and prior to that was Group Finance Director at London 
City Airport. 
 
The Board will now commence a process to appoint a successor as Group Finance 
Director. 
 
Steve Marshall, Chairman of Wincanton, commented: 
 
"Adrian has already demonstrated his strong customer and operational focus 
during his time at Wincanton. Allied to this is a real enthusiasm for further 
developing the core business, its capabilities and its people. The Board is 
confident it has chosen a strong leader to take Wincanton forward. 
 
On behalf of the Board, I also want to acknowledge the very significant 
contribution that Eric has made during his six years with the Group. Wincanton 
has made considerable progress in recent years, and all of it under his 
leadership. When Eric steps down later in the year, he will leave with our 
thanks and best wishes for his future career." 
 
There are no further disclosures required pursuant to paragraphs 9.6.11 to 
9.6.13 of the Listing Rules. 
 
For further information please contact: 
 
Wincanton plc                 Tel: 01249 710 000 
Steve Marshall, Chairman 
 
Buchanan Communications       Tel: 020 7466 5000 
Gabriella Clinkard 
Richard Oldworth 
 
Note on remuneration: 
 
From appointment Adrian Colman's remuneration will be aligned to that of the 
current incumbent, Eric Born, in accordance with the Remuneration Policy 
approved by shareholders in July 2014. The remuneration will comprise: basic 
salary of GBP430,000, maximum bonus award of 150% of salary (with 75% for `on 
target' performance), and maximum LTIP award of 100% of salary. All other 
employment benefits such as pension and car allowance will be provided on the 
same basis as the current incumbent. Adrian's notice period will remain 6 
months from employee and 12 months from employer. 
 
Eric Born will not serve his full notice period and will not receive any 
payment in lieu of notice. Eric will receive his 2012 LTIP awards and his bonus 
plan awards and payment for the financial years ending 31 March 2012, 2013, 
2014 and 2015 which are all due to vest, subject to performance conditions 
being met, prior to 31 July 2015. Eric has been permitted a window of 6 months 
in which to exercise any of these incentive awards, after which time they will 
lapse. All other LTIP awards will lapse from 1 August 2015 and he will not be 
eligible for any bonus or pro rata bonus for the financial year ending 31 March 
2016. 
 
 
 
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