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Paul Durkin

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Chief Operating Officer (UK&I) at GXO Logistics, Inc.
📍 Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom

Paul Durkin is the Chief Operating Officer for UK & Ireland at GXO, a transformative leader with over 30 years of experience in the logistics industry at companies including Wincanton and DHL. He focuses on driving sustainable growth by integrating technology and innovation into supply chain operations. He earned his degree from The University of Huddersfield.

He was instrumental in launching the "GXO Accelerator, " an innovation program to pilot technologies from startups in live logistics environments, focusing on defense, digital transport, and workforce solutions.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer (UK&I)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Northampton Area, United Kingdom
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Supply Chain Innovation
He is leading the GXO Accelerator program, which partners with technology startups to identify and scale new solutions for pressing operational challenges in logistics.
Defence Logistics
Recently revealed a new alliance, Torus Defence Supply Chain, formed with Amentum, Accenture, and Maersk to strengthen supply chain solutions for the UK Defence sector.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Chief Operating Officer (UK&I)
GXO Logistics, Inc.
7-2021 - 10-2025
Chief Customer & Innovation Officer
Wincanton
8-2020 - 6-2021
Managing Director, Digital and eFulfilment
Wincanton
9-2007 - 8-2020
Director of Home and DIY
Wincanton
Business Director
DHL Exel
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Education
1987 - 1991
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The University of Huddersfield
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