GXO appoints Rui Marques as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal

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GXO Logistics has appointed Rui Marques as Managing Director of GXO Iberia, overseeing operations in Spain and Portugal. Marques, who previously held this position for over a decade, returns after leading GXO's operations in France. He will lead a team of 8,500+ employees and manage the largest logistics footprint in Spain, spanning 1.5 million square meters.

Marques will focus on developing high-performing teams, driving sales growth, investing in technology, and ensuring operational excellence. His objectives include expanding GXO's portfolio of value-added services and strengthening the company's leadership in e-commerce. The appointment is part of GXO's strategy to consolidate its management team in the region and drive expansion.

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• Appointment of experienced leader Rui Marques as Managing Director for Spain and Portugal
• GXO has the largest logistics footprint in Spain with 1.5 million square meters
• Focus on expanding value-added services and strengthening e-commerce leadership
• Recent additions to management team in preparation for company expansion

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After leading GXO in France, Marques returns to Spain and Portugal to drive GXO's expansion

MADRID, Spain, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced Rui Marques will return to Spain as Managing Director of GXO Iberia to continue driving the company's expansion in Spain and Portugal.

Marques, who previously held this position for more than a decade, returns to GXO Spain and Portugal after leading the company’s operations in France. He rejoins Iberia to lead a team of more than 8,500 employees and the largest logistics footprint in Spain, with more than 1.5 million square meters. Marques will lead the development of high-performing teams, sales growth, technology investment and operational excellence.

Over the last year, as Managing Director of GXO France, Marques was instrumental in the growth of the business and now returns to Spain and Portugal to drive the expansion of GXO in Iberia, focused on customer satisfaction through innovation, customer growth through the continuing demand for outsourced logistics and expanding GXO’s portfolio of value-added services to strengthen GXO’s leadership position in e-commerce where it is already the leading company in Iberia.

Paul Mohan, Managing Director of GXO in Continental Europe, said, "Rui’s deep expertise and experience across the logistics sector in Europe will be invaluable in driving the future growth of GXO in Spain and Portugal. We are pleased to have Rui at the helm of such a terrific business."

"I am extremely happy to be back as part of the great team at GXO Iberia. Having fulfilled my objectives in France, I am excited and proud to return to be part of the talented team in Spain and Portugal to continue growing together," said Rui Marques. "Above all, I want to continue to pursue growth formulas and career opportunities for all our team members and continue to be one of the best companies to work for in Spain.”

With this appointment, GXO has consolidated its management team in Spain and Portugal, where it had already incorporated in recent months a commercial director, a project manager and two business unit managers, strengthening the management team in view of the company's expansion.

About GXO in Spain and Portugal

GXO, the leading e-commerce logistics provider in Spain, has had a strong presence in the country for more than a decade and has 50 distribution centers in Spain and Portugal. GXO manages logistics for leading clients in various sectors, such as e-commerce and retail, textiles, food and beverage, automotive and technology. GXO has the largest logistics footprint in Spain, totaling 1.5 million square meters, and operates the largest distribution center in the sector in Europe, a site of almost 200,000 square meters, located in Guadalajara. As of December 31, 2023, the company employed more than

8,500 workers, making it the largest logistics employer in Spain. GXO has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain for five consecutive years.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider capitalizing on the rapid growth of e-commerce and automation. GXO provides a world-class, diverse workplace for more than 130,000 team members in more than 970 facilities totalling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world's leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and e-commerce solutions. GXO is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram.

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FAQ

Who is the new Managing Director of GXO Logistics for Spain and Portugal?

Rui Marques has been appointed as the new Managing Director of GXO Logistics for Spain and Portugal.

What is the size of GXO's operations in Spain and Portugal?

GXO has over 8,500 employees in Spain and Portugal, with the largest logistics footprint in Spain spanning more than 1.5 million square meters.

What are Rui Marques' main objectives as the new Managing Director of GXO Iberia?

Marques will focus on developing high-performing teams, driving sales growth, investing in technology, ensuring operational excellence, and expanding GXO's portfolio of value-added services to strengthen its leadership in e-commerce.

How does this appointment fit into GXO's overall strategy for the region?

This appointment is part of GXO's strategy to consolidate its management team in Spain and Portugal, preparing for the company's expansion in the region.