C.H. Robinson appoints supply chain veteran Edward Feitzinger to board

Published 07/08/2025, 21:30
C.H. Robinson appoints supply chain veteran Edward Feitzinger to board

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRW), a $13.9 billion market cap logistics provider trading near its 52-week high of $117.93, announced Thursday the appointment of Edward Feitzinger to its board of directors, effective immediately. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with 13+ additional key insights available to subscribers.

Feitzinger, 58, brings over 30 years of global supply chain leadership experience to the logistics provider. He currently serves as a partner at Rebar Advisors, a strategic advisory firm comprised of former C-suite executives.

His previous roles include CEO of UTi Worldwide, a $4.2 billion global freight forwarding and contract logistics company, where he led more than 21,000 employees across 59 countries. Feitzinger also held senior leadership positions at Amazon, including vice president of global logistics.

"Ed’s extensive background in leading large-scale, innovative logistics organizations brings a unique combination of operational expertise, strategic vision, and transformative results to C.H. Robinson’s board," said board chair Jodee Kozlak in a press release statement.

Feitzinger holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University.

With this appointment, C.H. Robinson’s board now consists of eleven directors, with ten being independent.

C.H. Robinson manages approximately 37 million shipments and $23 billion in freight annually for 83,000 customers through its network of 450,000 contract carriers.

In other recent news, C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a stronger-than-expected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29, surpassing analyst forecasts of $1.16. Despite this positive earnings surprise, the company’s revenue came in at $4.14 billion, slightly below the anticipated $4.17 billion. Following the earnings report, Baird upgraded C.H. Robinson’s stock rating from Neutral to Outperform, citing significant improvements in cost reduction and operational efficiency. Baird also raised its price target for the company to $135.00 from $105.00. Meanwhile, BMO Capital increased its price target to $110.00, maintaining a Market Perform rating, acknowledging the company’s robust performance in its Forwarding segment and overall efficiency gains. These developments reflect recent positive momentum and analyst confidence in C.H. Robinson’s operational strategies.

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