Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 2025 — Metro Supply Chain, a leading third-party logistics provider, has announced the appointment of Dan Peacock as President, Contract Logistics, and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team, effective immediately. Peacock will report directly to Chris Fenton, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, and will be based at Metro Supply Chain’s regional office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Following nearly two decades of distinguished service, Murray Brabender, outgoing President of Contract Logistics and Chief Operating Officer, will retire from his role. He will continue to support Metro Supply Chain’s leadership teams in the UK and US markets and remain an advisor to the CEO until early 2027. Over the coming months, Peacock and Brabender will collaborate closely to ensure a smooth transition for customers and team members, maintaining Metro Supply Chain’s strong focus on service excellence, operational continuity, and open communication.
Peacock brings more than 23 years of leadership experience in the supply chain, third-party logistics, and specialist services sectors. Before joining Metro Supply Chain, he served as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at DHL Supply Chain in the UK and Ireland, where he led major contract logistics operations across industries including Public Sector, Healthcare, Retail, Foodservice, and Automotive. His deep expertise and global experience position him to lead Metro Supply Chain’s continued expansion and innovation in contract logistics.
“I would like to thank Murray for his dedication and leadership. His contributions have been crucial to the growth and success of the Group,” said Chris Fenton, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro Supply Chain. “The Executive Leadership Team and I are thrilled to welcome Dan as President of Contract Logistics. Dan brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to Metro Supply Chain. I am confident that, along with our talented team, Dan will build on Murray’s incredible 20-year legacy and propel our company forward.”
“I welcome Dan to Metro Supply Chain and am committed to supporting a seamless transition for our customers and team,” added Murray Brabender, outgoing President, Contract Logistics and COO. “I am excited to see the continued evolution and success of our Contract Logistics business under Dan’s leadership.”
“It is an honour to join Metro Supply Chain and to lead our Contract Logistics division,” commented Dan Peacock, President, Contract Logistics, Metro Supply Chain. “I look forward to working closely with our customers and colleagues to deliver on our strategic goals and continue the company’s inspiring growth journey.”
Looking ahead, Metro Supply Chain remains committed to investing in high-calibre talent, fostering an innovative culture, and leveraging advanced technologies to design logistics solutions that anticipate customer needs and enable scalable growth.
About Metro Supply Chain
For over 50 years, Metro Supply Chain has been a trusted logistics partner, empowering leading and fast-growing businesses to adapt, scale, and thrive. With 9,000 experts across 180+ sites in North America, the UK, and Europe, the company provides the physical and digital infrastructure needed to power agile logistics networks. Through its investments in automation, robotics, and business intelligence, Metro Supply Chain delivers tailored solutions that drive measurable results and long-term value.
Ranked consistently among the top-performing logistics suppliers, Metro Supply Chain combines deep industry expertise with a customer-centric approach, redefining what’s possible in third-party logistics through agility, visibility, and innovation.
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