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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has announced the upcoming departure of CFO Mike Zechmeister in 2024. With a proactive search for a successor underway, Zechmeister will stay until one is appointed, ensuring a smooth transition by the end of May.
CEO Dave Bozeman shared comments on the CFO's departure:
“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.”
Tenure: Zechmeister joined in 2019, enhancing the finance organization.
Transition: Remains until a new CFO takes over or until May 31, 2024.
I’m Adriana, a writer and editor at FreightCaviar. I’ve covered everything from freight tech to industry lawsuits and market shifts, helping scale us to almost 14K subscribers. My goal: to make logistics stories digestible, clear, and fun to read.
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