Malcolm Wilson

Malcolm Wilson was the inaugural CEO of GXO Logistics following its spin-off from XPO in October 2021. His founding philosophy for the independent entity was centered on establishing GXO as the undisputed technology leader in pure-play contract logistics, leveraging the massive scale inherited from XPO to aggressively deploy automation and robotics. Wilson's specific decision to pursue a strategy of transformative M&A, including the acquisitions of Clipper and Wincanton, defined the company's rapid ascent to the top of the global contract logistics rankings.

Malcolm Wilson served as the first Chief Executive Officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., guiding the company from its spin-off from XPO Logistics in October 2021 until mid-2025. A veteran logistics executive, Wilson was instrumental in building XPO's contract logistics division through a series of strategic acquisitions. As the inaugural CEO of the independent GXO, he was tasked with establishing the company's corporate identity, securing independent credit facilities, and executing an aggressive growth strategy. Wilson's tenure was characterized by the successful integration of massive acquisitions, including Clipper Logistics and Wincanton, and the relentless deployment of advanced automation technologies across the global network. His leadership established GXO as the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, setting the stage for the company's continued dominance in the industry.