GXO focuses on cutting-edge retail technology solutions as it appoints Nizar Trigui as its first CTO

Pureplay contract logistics provider, GXO, has announced the newly created leadership role and appointment of Nizar Trigui as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson, he will have responsibility for GXO’s global technology function, working with the company’s innovation leaders to make cutting-edge technology an integral part of its growth.

“This new global technology role realises our commitment to provide our customers the cutting-edge competitive advantage they need to exceed their customers’ expectations and grow market share,” says Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, GXO.

“Nizar is more than a technology expert - he’s a true leader with a track record of building tech powered organisations.”

“He will immediately add value by bringing his extensive technology and leadership experience to our highly automated operations and level up our future technology deployment plans for blue chip customers around the world.”

Most recently, Trigui served as Chief Executive Officer at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions and was responsible for growing the group solution business at nearly 10% annually.

Trigui joined Bridgestone in 2017 as Chief Technology Officer for the Americas.

Prior to that, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Dura Automotive Systems where he led corporate product strategy, the technology portfolio and global product development. 

He began his career at Ford Motor Company where he held positions in product planning, product development and programme management.