GXO makes power move with new CEO and Wincanton green light

GXO Logistics is doubling down on growth with a leadership shift and a major acquisition. Patrick Kelleher, a seasoned DHL veteran with over three decades of global supply chain expertise, will take the helm as CEO this August. His appointment signals GXO’s ambition to accelerate operational scale and strategic transformation.

At the same time, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has cleared GXO’s $1 billion acquisition of Wincanton—with minor divestment conditions. The move positions GXO to strengthen its footprint across the UK and Ireland, setting the stage for a high-impact integration starting Q3.

With upgraded financial guidance and 200 million square feet under management, GXO is reinforcing its dominance in contract logistics—and raising the stakes for competitors.

Read the full article to see what this means for your supply chain strategy.