Global logistics company C H Robinson Worldwide has appointed Dave Bozeman as its Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors effective June 26, 2023. 

Bozeman will be taking over from Scott Anderson, who has been serving as the Interim CEO since January 2023. Anderson will continue in his role until Bozeman joins the company and will collaborate with him to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. Furthermore, Anderson will maintain his position as a member of CH Robinson's Board of Directors.

Bozeman brings over 30 years of experience at industry-leading companies and iconic brands across supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service to CH Robinson. 

He most recently served as Vice President, Ford Customer Service Division, and Vice President, Enthusiast Vehicles, for Ford Blue of Ford Motor Company, where he oversaw the overall business performance for some of Ford’s most notable vehicle brands.

Before joining Ford, Bozeman served as Vice President, Amazon Transportation Services of Amazon.com, Inc., where he led supply chain optimisation for customer delivery across Amazon’s global operations. He 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. 

Additionally, he spearheaded the establishment and launch of global transportation ventures, including digital freight shipping, air transport, and small parcel pickup and delivery services.

Before Amazon, Bozeman served as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Systems of Caterpillar, Inc. where he led the global manufacturing for all of Caterpillar’s mining products.

“Dave is a seasoned executive who has a strong track record of reinventing complex operating models with industry-wide 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. Dave is the right leader to take CH Robinson’s vision forward with his focus on organisational opportunity and enhancing value for our customers and our shareholders,” said Jodee Kozlak, Chair of the Board of Directors of C.H. Robinson.

“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. I am confident that with CH Robinson’s global services, people and capabilities, we will build on a strong existing foundation and execute on significant growth opportunities to create lasting value for Robinson shareholders, employees and the communities and customers we serve,” added Bozeman.