Directorate change

Wincanton plc

                         ("Wincanton" or "the Company")

                               Board Appointment

Wincanton plc, a leading European supply chain solutions provider, is pleased to
announce  that Eric  Born will  be appointed  as an  Executive Board member with
immediate  effect.  Eric,  who is  Chief Operating  Officer, joined Wincanton in
April  2009 from  Gategroup,  the  onboard  services  provider  to the passenger
airline  industry, where he was Group SVP & President West / South Europe.  Eric
is also a non-executive Director of John Menzies plc.

Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive of Wincanton, said:

"We  are delighted  to welcome  Eric to  the Board  and believe this appointment
recognises  the  significant  role  of  operational  excellence in our business.
 Since  joining Wincanton last year, Eric  has made a tremendous impact, helping
us  to hone our operational performance and  further strengthen our focus on our
customers' ambitions."


There are no other matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13.

For further enquiries please contact:



Wincanton

Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive                      [phone]

Jon Kempster, Group Finance Director                  [phone]



Buchanan Communications

Charles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia                       [phone]



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