Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics and supply chain management group, has appointed David Radcliffe and Martin Sawkins as non-executive directors with effect from July 27.
Mr Radcliffe is chief executive of corporate services group Hogg Robinson, a position he has held since 1997. Mr Sawkins is group human resources director of Rentokil Initial, having been appointed in 2008. He previously held similar roles at HomeServe, the AA and at Centrica Home and Road Services.
Both will join the audit, remuneration and nomination committees. Mr
Sawkins will also chair the remuneration committee.
Meanwhile Neil England will retire as a non-executive director on July 31.
Paul Venables will assume the role of senior independent non-executive director with effect from August 1.
Wincanton chairman Steve Marshall said: “David and Martin will bring a mix of top-flight general management and people skills, together with a ready empathy for the challenges of operating in a competitive business-to-business contracting environment. Combined with existing boardroom experience, these appointments will assist Wincanton greatly in developing as a leading supply chain solutions provider to the UK and Ireland markets.”
