Dave Bozeman by C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced June 6 that its board of directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as CEO.

Bozeman was also picked to become a member of the board of directors.

He has over three decades of experience working for companies involved in supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service. He is expected to assume his new leadership roles June 26.

“It is an honor to be joining C.H. Robinson and to lead the next chapter of such an exceptional company,” Bozeman said. “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 C.H. Robinson’s superior 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.”

Scott Anderson has been serving as interim CEO since January 2023. He will continue in that role until Bozeman joins the company and will work with him to ensure a smooth transition. Anderson will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors.

“Following a comprehensive and thoughtful search process, we are thrilled to name Dave as CEO of C.H. Robinson,” said Jodee Kozlak, board chairman at C.H. Robinson. “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. Dave is the right leader to take C.H. Robinson’s vision forward.”

Bozeman most recently served as vice president of the Ford Customer Service Division and vice president of enthusiast vehicles at Ford Blue of Ford Motor Co. There he oversaw the overall business performance for some vehicle brands. Prior to that, he served as vice president of transportation services at Amazon.com Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide ranks No. 1 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America.