The largest British logistics business, Wincanton, has appointed a new Business Optimisation and Transformation Director to support its continued growth and expand its customer offering.

Marcos Hart will lead one of the industry’s largest optimisation teams with over 600 lean six sigma experts who are responsible for driving business optimisation, efficiency and innovation across the organisation. He will be tasked with adding value for customers through innovation, increasing efficiency, continuous improvement, effective change management and delivery of group transformation projects.

In addition, Marcos will oversee the business’ health, safety, environment and sustainability agendas. 

Marcos Hart, Business Optimisation and Transformation Director, said: “Wincanton has an unparalleled reputation for consistently delivering operational excellence and adding value to its customers’ operations. I am delighted to be appointed into this role and look forward to supporting the business’ growth.”

CEO of Wincanton, Adrian Colman said: “In his new role, Marcos will be driving transformation projects such as warehouse optimisation to ensure we deliver innovative solutions to our customers in order to grow the business. His proven track record, coupled with his multi-sector experience spanning logistics, defence, utilities, telecommunications and construction makes him the perfect fit to drive Wincanton’s future growth.”

Wincanton, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, provides supply chain solutions across a wide range of sectors including retail, construction, defence and energy.