Malcolm Wilson

Chief Executive Officer at GXO Logistics

Since August 2, 2021

Age

66 years

Tenure

Joined as CEO in August 2021 and has led GXO through significant growth and strategic acquisitions.

Also at GXO Logistics

Baris Oran

Chief Financial Officer

Corinna Refsgaard

Chief Human Resources Officer

Karlis Kirsis

Chief Legal Officer

About

Malcolm Wilson is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in global logistics, known for driving operational efficiencies and strategic growth. His career has been marked by leadership roles that span multinational supply chain operations and large-scale transformations in the logistics industry.

Beginning his rise in the industry at Norbert Dentressangle, he later held a pivotal role at XPO Logistics Europe before taking the helm at GXO. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its workforce to 130,000 employees and increased its facility space to over 200 million square feet, reflecting his strong commitment to operational excellence.

In addition to his achievements in scaling the business operations and boosting revenues, he has been instrumental in key acquisitions such as Clipper Logistics and Wincanton. These strategic moves have not only enhanced GXO’s market position but also delivered a robust return on invested capital of over 30% per year.

Looking ahead, his planned retirement in 2025 marks the culmination of a distinguished career, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and growth that will continue to influence GXO’s future trajectory.

$GXO Performance Under Malcolm Wilson

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
XPO Logistics Europe	Chief Executive Officer	N/A	Joined XPO in 2015 via the acquisition of Norbert Dentressangle and served until his promotion to CEO of GXO in August 2021
Norbert Dentressangle	Executive Board Member & Head of Logistics Division	N/A	Led and grew the logistics division to global scale as its largest revenue-producing unit

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	£402,000	Per annum	Fixed annual salary
Car Allowance	£9,360	Per annum	Fixed car allowance
Severance Payment	$2,860,000	$1,540,000 paid immediately; remaining $1,320,000 as salary continuation over 18 months	Immediate payment as soon as practicable; continuation payments subject to offset for earnings from other work
Additional Ex Gratia Payment	$3,000,000	First installment of $250,000 within 3 months; remaining $2,750,000 in equal quarterly installments beginning 6 months after termination	First installment reduced by the "Loss of Office Payment"; subsequent installments contingent on no competitive activity

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

No information available on performance compensation for 2025.