XPO Logistics Announces Angus Tweedie as Senior Vice President, Strategy for GXO Logistics Spin-Off
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has appointed Angus Tweedie as senior vice president of strategy for GXO Logistics, the logistics business set to spin off in the second half of 2021. Tweedie, an experienced analyst from Citigroup and Bank of America, will work with GXO’s management to identify growth opportunities. XPO's logistics business, the second largest globally, comprises 885 logistics locations across 27 countries, poised to leverage trends in e-commerce and supply chain outsourcing.
- Appointment of Angus Tweedie enhances leadership for GXO Logistics.
- GXO is positioned to benefit from e-commerce growth and logistics automation.
- XPO's spin-off plans maintain a strong logistics footprint with 885 locations globally.
- Potential risks associated with the spin-off may impact business continuity.
- Economic uncertainties and pandemic-related challenges could affect growth.
GREENWICH, Conn., May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) today announced that Angus Tweedie has been appointed to the leadership team of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO’s logistics business. Tweedie will join XPO later this month and become senior vice president, strategy for GXO when the planned spin-off is complete. Working with Mark Manduca, GXO’s chief investment officer, Tweedie’s responsibilities will include analyzing growth opportunities for GXO, as well as communicating the company’s investment rationale to the global investment community.
Tweedie has led two highly ranked research teams in Europe: Citigroup’s European automotive research and Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s travel and leisure research. He also led TMT research for Macquarie Securities Group in London. Tweedie holds a degree in history from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Angus is a highly successful analyst with vast experience leading high-performing teams. He’s a hands-on professional who will fit in perfectly with GXO’s world-class management team.”
As previously announced, XPO expects to spin off its logistics business as a separate, publicly traded company in the second half of 2021. As the second largest contract logistics provider in the world, GXO will be well-positioned to capitalize on the big three secular tailwinds of e-commerce growth, customer demand for logistics automation and the burgeoning trend toward supply chain outsourcing. The business currently includes approximately 885 logistics locations in 27 countries.
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company is the second largest contract logistics provider and the second largest freight broker globally, and a top three less-than-truckload provider in North America. XPO uses a highly integrated network of 1,621 locations in 30 countries to serve more than 50,000 customers. Approximately 140,000 team members, including 108,000 employees and 32,000 temporary workers, help XPO’s customers manage their supply chains most efficiently. The company’s corporate headquarters are in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters are in Lyon, France. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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