Wincanton’s Lynne Watson has been crowned ‘Everywoman in Logistics’ woman of the year’ 2012 sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus.

Lynne Watson is the general manager of Wincanton.  She has 25 years’ experience in the logistics business and was described as “awe-inspiring” and “phenomenal” by the judging panel. The annual award is for “one enthusiastic and dedicated woman whose vision, innovative approach and success make her an outstanding role model, encouraging more women to choose a career in transport and logistics”.

Judges of the Woman of the Year award described how they “loved her energy, passion and determination”, adding: “In her current role she has demonstrated an innate flair for accelerating growth, securing contract after multi-million pound contract whilst implementing innovative processes to improve operations across the company.”

After the awards ceremony Lynne said: “Naturally I was extremely thrilled and proud to win the award, but I couldn‘t have achieved everything I have without such a fantastic team around me at Wincanton. Although there are still relatively few women who view transport and logistics as a clear and viable career option it is getting better, and high-profile awards such as these can only help draw more females into the industry. Ultimately I would like to see more and more women not just coming into the transport and logistics industry as drivers and warehouse operatives, but also breaking through into more management roles.”

How about having someone from the removals sector win it next year.  Come on girls!

For more information visit www.everywoman.com.

Photo: Lynne Watson.