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Michael Castagnetto Appointed New President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announces the promotion of Michael Castagnetto to President of North American Surface Transportation (NAST), succeeding Mac Pinkerton. Castagnetto is praised for his strategic leadership and track record of building strong relationships and driving operational excellence. Pinkerton, who has been with the company since 1997, will depart at the end of February 2024.
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Predecessor Mac Pinkerton will help with the transition and depart the company Feb. 29

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW), a leading global provider of logistics solutions, services and technology, today announced that Michael Castagnetto has been promoted to President of North American Surface Transportation (“NAST”), effective immediately. Michael succeeds Mac Pinkerton, who is transitioning from his current role at C.H. Robinson.

“Michael is a strong and strategic leader, and we are confident he will ensure that NAST continues to deliver the great value we’re known for - to our customers and carriers, while helping deliver on our enterprise growth strategy through our people and for our shareholders,” said Dave Bozeman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Michael has a proven track record of building strong relationships with our people and our customers, driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results.”

Michael joined Robinson in 2005 and has held several leadership roles across C.H. Robinson, most recently serving as Vice President, Customer Success for NAST, and prior to that, as President of Robinson Fresh. As President of NAST, he rejoins the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Bozeman.

"I am honored and excited to lead NAST and to work with our talented and dedicated team members who are committed to delivering the best solutions and service to our customers and carriers every day," said Michael Castagnetto, President of NAST. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation established and to driving profitable growth and innovation in our business."

Pinkerton, who joined the company in 1997 and since then has had various roles in NAST – starting as a transportation representative all the way to President, will depart Robinson at the end of February 2024.

“We thank Mac for his 27 years of dedicated service to C.H. Robinson, the impact and contributions he had on the company, and we wish him the best,” said Bozeman.

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 $22 billion in freight under management and 19 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 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. 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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FAQ

Who has been promoted to President of North American Surface Transportation (NAST)?

Michael Castagnetto has been promoted to President of NAST.

Who is Mac Pinkerton and what is his role at C.H. Robinson?

Mac Pinkerton is transitioning from his current role at C.H. Robinson and will depart the company at the end of February 2024.

When did Michael Castagnetto join Robinson and what roles has he held?

Michael joined Robinson in 2005 and has held several leadership roles, including Vice President, Customer Success for NAST, and President of Robinson Fresh.

Who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson?

Dave Bozeman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson.

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c.h. robinson helps companies simplify their global supply chains and understand their landed costs. to help build smarter, more competitive supply chains, skilled supply chain engineers and logistics employees combine a deep knowledge of market conditions, practical experience, and proven processes. from local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience and logistics outsourcing, c.h. robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. integrated technology helps companies manage their supply chain spend. this technology gathers data from across the supply chain and provides global supply chain visibility.