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    Malcolm Wilson

    Chief Executive Officer at GXO Logistics Inc
    Since August 2, 2021
    Age
    66 years
    Tenure
    Joined as CEO in August 2021 and has led GXO through significant growth and strategic acquisitions.

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    Baris Oran
    Chief Financial Officer
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    Corinna Refsgaard
    Chief Human Resources Officer
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    Karlis Kirsis
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    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 NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary£402,000 Per annumFixed annual salary
    Car Allowance£9,360 Per annumFixed car allowance
    Severance Payment$2,860,000 $1,540,000 paid immediately; remaining $1,320,000 as salary continuation over 18 monthsImmediate 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 terminationFirst 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.