Dave Bozeman has been appointed CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. and to its board of directors.
Interim CEO Scott Anderson will continue until Bozeman joins June 26. Anderson will work with Bozeman in the transition of leadership and will continue to serve as a member of C.H. Robinson’s board, according to a news release.
“Following a comprehensive and thoughtful search process, we are thrilled to name Dave as CEO of C.H. Robinson,” Jodee Kozlak, C.H. Robinson’s board chair, said in the release. “Dave is a seasoned executive who has a strong track record of reinventing complex operating models with industrywide impact, proven expertise in global supply chain and logistics management through various economic cycles and extensive experience leading high performing teams and cultures to drive results.”
Kozlak said Bozeman is the right leader to take C.H. Robinson’s vision forward with his focus on organizational opportunity and enhancing value for customers and shareholders.
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“It is an honor to be joining C.H. Robinson and to lead the next chapter of such an exceptional company,” Bozeman said in the release. “I look forward to working alongside a strong management team and with talented employees to deliver for our customers and accelerate the next phase of sustained growth and success.”
Bozeman has over 30 years of experience at industry-leading companies and iconic brands, such as Ford, Amazon and Caterpillar, according to the release. Bozeman has developed teams at several forward-thinking organizations, managed active and dynamic challenges while at the same time executing a long-term strategic direction, the release said.
He most recently served as vice president of Ford’s Customer Service Division and vice president of enthusiast vehicles for Ford Motor Co., where he oversaw the overall business performance for some of Ford’s most notable vehicle brands, according to the release.
Prior to joining Ford, Bozeman served as vice president of Amazon’s transportation services, where he led supply chain optimization for customer delivery across Amazon’s global operations. Bozeman was instrumental in building out and scaling the middle mile global transportation business, which included both ground and air as well as over-the-road and under-the-roof business operations, according to the release. In addition, he launched global transportation businesses covering digital freight shipping and air transport, as well as small parcel pickup and delivery businesses, the release said.
Before his time at Amazon, Bozeman served as senior vice president of enterprise systems at Caterpillar Inc., where he led the global manufacturing for all of Caterpillar’s mining products.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would also like to thank Scott for his leadership over the last six months as we conducted our search for a permanent CEO,” Kozlak said in the release. “The board and I look forward to continuing to benefit from Scott’s experience and insights as a member of our board.”
