TIDMWIN 
 
8 July 2015 
 
                                 Wincanton plc 
 
                         ('Wincanton' or the 'Group') 
 
                     Appointment of Group Finance Director 
 
The Board of Wincanton plc, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the 
UK & Ireland, are pleased to announce that Tim Lawlor will join the Company as 
Group Finance Director and an executive Director on the Board from 28 September 
2015. 
 
As previously announced in April 2015, Eric Born will step down as Chief 
Executive on 31 July 2015 to take up a new role outside of the sector and that 
Adrian Colman, currently Group Finance Director, will be appointed Chief 
Executive effective 1 August 2015. 
 
Tim is currently Director of Finance and Strategy with Serco Group plc, the 
international service company, where he has also held a number of senior 
operational and group roles. Prior to joining Serco, Tim was Group Financial 
Controller at Sea Containers Limited. He is a chartered accountant and also a 
non executive director of the Institute of Directors. 
 
Adrian Colman, Chief Executive Designate of Wincanton, commented: 
 
"I am delighted to welcome Tim to Wincanton. He brings substantial experience 
of the business to business services environment as well as a broad range of 
operational and technical financial skills to the Group and will be an 
important member of the senior team. " 
 
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 
 
Adrian Colman, Group Finance Director and Chief Executive 
Designate 
 
Buchanan 
                                                                        Tel: 
020 7466 5000 
 
Richard Oldworth 
 
Gabriella Clinkard 
 
Note on remuneration: 
 
From appointment Tim Lawlor's remuneration will be set in accordance with the 
Remuneration Policy approved by shareholders in July 2014. The remuneration 
will comprise: basic salary of GBP295,000, maximum bonus award of 120% of salary 
(with 50% for 'on target' performance), and maximum LTIP award of 100% of 
salary. He will receive an award in respect of the 2015/16 financial year of 
100% of salary upon appointment. All other employment benefits such as pension 
and car allowance will be provided on the same basis as the current incumbent. 
Tim's notice period will be 12 months from employer and 6 months from employee. 
He will be required to accrue and then maintain a minimum holding of Company 
shares equivalent to 150% of salary. 
 
 
 
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