C.H. Robinson Names Kermit Crawford to Board of Directors
September 28 2020 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW)
announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Kermit
Crawford as a new director. Crawford currently sits on the board of
directors at TransUnion, serving in this capacity since 2019, and
is a member of TransUnion’s Audit and Compliance Committee as well
as the Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Committee. Crawford
has also served on the board of directors for The Allstate
Corporation since 2013 and is currently Chair of the Audit
Committee, as well as a member of the Risk and Return
Committee.
“We are excited to have Kermit join C.H. Robinson’s Board of
Directors and look forward to his contributions,” said Scott P.
Anderson, Chairman of the Board of C.H. Robinson. “Kermit is a
seasoned executive, with more than 30 years of experience in the
retail industry. His operating experience at trusted national
brands dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience will
be an asset for our Board and will serve our company and
shareholders well.”
Crawford, 61, served as president and chief operating officer of
Rite Aid Corporation from 2017 to 2019. Prior to Rite Aid, he was
an operating partner and advisor with private equity firm Sycamore
Partners from 2015 to 2017. He previously worked for Walgreens from
1983 to 2014 and he served in multiple roles of increasing
responsibility, including executive vice president and president of
Pharmacy, Health and Wellness and executive vice president and
senior vice president of Pharmacy Services. Crawford holds a
Bachelor of Science from The College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences at Texas Southern University.
“Kermit brings a vast array of experiences from his more than 30
years in leadership in a dynamic business sector,” said Bob
Biesterfeld, Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson. “His deep
background driving innovative operating models, as well as
delivering a great customer experience for both businesses and
consumers, make him a welcome addition to our Board.”
Crawford has received many honors for his expertise and
contributions. Chain Drug Review honored him with the Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2014, and Drug Store News presented him with
its 2014 Pharmacy Innovator Award. Savoy Magazine named Crawford
one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America in
2018, and Black Enterprise Magazine named Crawford to its
prestigious list of America’s Most Powerful Black Directors in
2018.
“I am honored to join C.H. Robinson’s Board of Directors,” said
Kermit Crawford. “C.H. Robinson is a highly regarded market leader
known for its customer-centric execution, transformational
technology and strong financial performance. I believe the company
is well positioned for future success, and I look forward to adding
my insights and voice to the board.”
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the
globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex.
With nearly $20 billion in freight under management and 18 million
shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics
platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to
seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s
economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation
management system and expertise, we use our information advantage
to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 119,000 customers
and 78,000 contract carriers. Our technology is built by and for
supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements
to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we
are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes
that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees. For
more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com (Nasdaq: CHRW).
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