People: XPO Logistics; PwC

Northampton-based XPO Logistics has revealed that Meagan Fitzsimmons has been appointed to the leadership team of GXO Logistics, the intended spin-off of XPO’s logistics business.

Fitzsimmons currently serves as XPO’s chief compliance officer for the logistics segment. She will be responsible for GXO’s global ethics and compliance infrastructure when the planned spin-off is complete.

Fitzsimmons has 14 years of senior experience with premier global corporations and law firms. Prior to XPO, she served as chief compliance officer and assistant general counsel for Revlon.

Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said: “Meagan’s experience in blue-chip corporate and legal environments is a strong addition to the executive team. GXO’s growth will be supported by high standards of business conduct and risk management.”

Helen Wheeler-Jones

PwC has added to its business restructuring services with the appointment of Helen Wheeler-Jones as director.

She will be focused on helping mid market businesses

Rob Moran, partner and business restructuring leader for PwC in the Midlands, said:

“It’s great to welcome Helen. We continue to invest in our team and also our digital offering for clients, which will become increasingly important in the coming years. The current environment will inevitably result in our firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities being utilised for the benefit of clients to a greater extent.”