Directorate Change

9 April 2014

WINCANTON PLC ('Wincanton')

APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD ADAM AS INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wincanton is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Adam as a
non-executive director with effect from 1 June 2014.

Richard Adam is Group Finance Director at Carillion plc, a position he has held
since 2007. He was previously non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit
Committee of SSL International plc and Zattikka plc. From appointment, Richard
will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. It is envisaged
that Richard will chair the Audit Committee in due course.

It is also announced that after nearly nine years as a non-executive Director,
Jonson Cox will step down from the Board with effect from 31 May 2014. Jonson
leaves with the Board's best wishes for the future and with thanks for the
personal commitment he has shown to Wincanton during his time on the board.

Steve Marshall, Chairman of Wincanton said, "I am delighted that Richard will
be joining the Board. Richard is an experienced Group Finance Director and
Audit Committee chair. He also has hands on experience of the competitive
business services and contracting environment of the type in which Wincanton
operates. My personal thanks also go to Jonson for his valued contribution
during his period on the Wincanton Board."

There are no further disclosures pursuant to paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to 9.6.13(6)
of the Listing Rules.

For further information please contact:

Wincanton plc - 01249 710 000

Steve Marshall, Chairman 
Eric Born, Chief Executive

Buchanan - 020 7466 5000

Jeremy Garcia / Gabriella Clinkard