XPO Logistics Europe SA announced the appointment of Malcolm Wilson as chief executive officer. Richard Cawston has been promoted to the role of managing director-supply chain, Europe, the position previously held by Wilson. Cooper had served as the company's European chief executive since 2015, in addition to his position as global chief operating officer.

Wilson has over two decades of senior executive experience in the supply chain industry. He most recently served as head of XPO's logistics business in the UK and Europe, with P&L responsibility for approximately 30,000 employees in 15 countries. Cawston has been with XPO Logistics Europe and its acquisition Norbert Dentressangle for 13 years.

He most recently served as managing director-supply chain, UK and Ireland, with P&L responsibility for revenue of approximately EUR 1 billion, 125 locations and 20,000 employees.