Chief Exec. Confirmation

Wincanton PLC
14 December 2005



For Immediate Release                                  14 December 2005

                                 Wincanton plc

                 Confirmation of appointment of Chief Executive

The Board of Wincanton is pleased today to confirm the appointment of Graeme
McFaull, aged 44, as Chief Executive.

As announced at Wincanton's interim results on 9 November this year, Paul
Bateman has today formally resigned the position of Chief Executive and is
retiring. Graeme will take over as Chief Executive with immediate effect.

Graeme joined Wincanton in 1994 and most recently held the position of Managing
Director of UK and Ireland. Prior to joining Wincanton, Graeme held positions
with Geest, Cargill and Pepsico.

Paul Bateman, outgoing Chief Executive commented:

'I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at Wincanton for making the
last three years a truly outstanding period in the Company's development.

'In Graeme we have a Chief Executive who not only has an in-depth knowledge of
the logistics sector but has a long association with Wincanton. I wish both
Graeme and Wincanton every future success.'

Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive commented:

'Wincanton has long been synonymous with dedication to the highest standards of
operational excellence and customer service backed by product innovation and
building all round value for our customers. I am therefore extremely excited by
this opportunity and I am looking forward to working with a team responsible for
five years of sustained growth and profitability.'

For further information please contact:

Wincanton plc
Charles Carr, Group Communications Director                01249 710 763

Buchanan Communications
Charles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia                             020 7466 5000




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