EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, December 21, 2023 – C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today announced that Mike Zechmeister will be departing from his position as Chief Financial Officer. The company has commenced a formal search for his successor, and Zechmeister will remain with the company until a successor is named or no later than May 31, 2024, at which time Zechmeister plans to retire.
“We greatly appreciate Mike’s dedication and contributions to Robinson over the past four years to ensure the company’s continued success,” said Dave Bozeman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “During his tenure as CFO, Mike built a strong Finance organization that will continue to serve Robinson well. I am also personally grateful for Mike’s support, partnership and counsel as I stepped into this role this summer. We thank Mike for his leadership and wish him the best in his next chapter.”
“I’m extremely proud of both the Finance team and the Finance leadership team for all that has been accomplished during our time together,” Zechmeister said. “I’m honored to have served on the Senior Leadership Team at Robinson through an unprecedented period of change, which also included the top two years of financial performance in company history and over $3 billion of capital returned to shareholders. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a terrific team, and I look forward to spending more time with family and on other endeavors.”
FOR INVESTOR INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
Chuck Ives, Director of Investor Relation
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FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
Duncan Burns, Chief Communications Officer
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Source: C.H. Robinson
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About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)