Daniel J. Porte
Strategy Director @Wincanton
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WORK HISTORY
Strategy Director @Wincanton
London, GB
Wincanton is a leading UK logistics company. The Group consists of colleagues delivering business critical logistics services for many of the UK’s best-known companies, turning over £1.5bn. The London Stock Exchange-listed business sold in April 2024 to GXO for a 104% premium.Being part of the Executive Management Team (EMT), reporting to the CEO- Implemented an annual strategy cycle, presenting to the PLC Board twice a year, and systematically followed up with the EMT on the portfolio of strategic initiatives ensuring delivery- Pivotal role in the design of our strategy of: Great People Delivering Sustainable Supply Chain Value- Leader of key strategic projects, most notably executedo The acquisition of eFulfilment provider Cygnia, adding capability, capacity and new clientele to the group’s portfolio (annual revenue ca. £30m, consideration ca. £25m)o The acquisition of the automation and robotics integrator Invar, annual revenue ca. £30m, consideration ca. £25m (including earn-out mechanism), in order to deliver greater supply chain value to customerso The acquisition of an evergreen license for a digital freight platform Zeus for ca. £4m to automate the execution with 3rd party hauliers, targeting multi-million spend to be routed through and delivering a seamless technology-enabled route to the haulage market for customers- Led the 40-people strong Project/Change Management Team delivering 30 to 40 internal and external projects per annum
EDUCATION
Fuerst Johann Ludwig Schule, Hadamar, Germany
Abitur, English, Mathematics
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Diplom-Kaufmann (equivalent of MBA), Studies in Business Administration: Accounting / Auditing and Information Technology
ABOUT DANIEL J. PORTE
Strategy Director, who has operated as Chief of Staff in global, multinational environments with extensive Finance, Commercial, and Corporate Development experience.In my current role as Strategy Director at Wincanton, being used to matrix organisations, I seek to work collaboratively with senior leaders and key stakeholders to articulate and develop the company strategy, its focus being the technological/digital transformation. I place great emphasis on strategy execution. In addition, I support the organisation’s strategy by exploring suitable partnerships and potential acquisitions, leading M&A projects when such explorations mature.At Wincanton I am part of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO, James Wroath.Prior to my current role, I worked for more than 17 years for LSG Sky Chefs, a market-leading, global airline catering provider, in Finance, Commercial and Strategy roles, for the most part being a member of the Regional Management Teams in the UK, Europe and the USA.Trilingual, with a profound understanding of culture and mechanics from multinational group environments. I have been described by colleagues as highly analytical, innovative, meticulous, resilient, commercially driven, creative, determined and as inclusive leader.
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