Wincanton Container Logistics’ operations director Elaine Miller has been crowned Woman of the Year at this year’s MAN everywoman awards in Transport and Logistics.
Miller began her career as an accountant with Russell Davies and became the first and only female director in the company’s 21 history. Under her guidance, profits increased to £3.3 million and when the company was sold to Wincanton in January 2008, she facilitated the integration.
Later in the same year, she facilitated a second integration, following the acquisition of the CEL group by Wincanton, resulting in a £1.8 million cost saving and the company becoming the UK’s market leader in container logistics services.
The everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards, now in its second year, looks to support and acknowledge the role women play within such a male dominated industry.
Other winners on the day, who were presented their awards at a ceremony held at the Grosvenor Marriott Hotel, by host Ruby Wax, were:
Rising Star of the Year
Tricia Madge, train performance manager – Central line, London Underground
Commercial Driver of the Year
Michelle Cubbin, low-load driver, J.Mallinson (Ormskirk)
Director of the Year
Vicki Davenport, sales and commercial director, The Pink Link
The Warehousing Award
Loraine Greening, senior manager – operations, FedEx Express
Industry Trainer of the Year
Joe Thorp, training manager, London Underground
Team of the Year
Nina Hart, transport and warehouse manager, Simarco International
