Wincanton drives forward its retail and consumer business

UK third-party logistics company Wincanton has promoted Rachel Gilbey, who has been with the company for 16 years, to Consumer Director.

Rachel joined Wincanton as a graduate and has held several positions within the business. Her most recent role was Finance Director of Retail and Consumer, in which she provided senior strategic commercial support and was the commercial lead on multiple change programmes and new business. Rachel will report into Ian Keilty, Managing Director of Retail and Consumer.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian Keilty said: “Rachel is a colleague who has risen quickly to the most senior levels in our business through sheer ability. She is a great example for the industry and I look forward to her continuing her journey with Wincanton in the future.”

Commenting on her new role Rachel Gilbey said: “I am extremely pleased to be undertaking this new role and progressing within Wincanton. I believe that the length of my career puts me in an ideal position to fully understand the needs of our customers’ businesses, as well as how Wincanton can best help them grow and transform in our ever-changing retail and consumer environment.”