Americold Elevates Proven Leaders to Drive Operational Excellence and Global Growth

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Americold (COLD) has announced key executive leadership appointments to strengthen its global operations and growth strategy. Rob Chambers, with 12 years of experience at Americold, has been promoted to the newly created position of President, overseeing global operations. Bryan Verbarendse succeeds Chambers as President, Americas, bringing 31 years of grocery supply chain experience. Richard Winnall, as President, International, will lead the Global Commercial and Operations Committees. CEO George Chappelle emphasized these appointments reflect the company's focus on operational excellence and customer-centric growth. The company has reaffirmed its 2025 full-year financial guidance previously announced in May 2025.

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• Strategic restructuring of executive leadership to enhance global operations and growth
• Appointment of experienced internal leader Rob Chambers as President with 12 years at Americold
• Addition of Bryan Verbarendse bringing 31 years of retail and wholesale grocery supply chain expertise
• Reaffirmation of 2025 financial guidance indicating stable business outlook

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ATLANTA, GA., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and facilities solutions, and value-added services, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments. These changes are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance operational execution, deepen customer relationships, and unlock global growth opportunities. 

Americold has created a new executive role, President, and appointed Rob Chambers to the position. In this capacity, Chambers – who has 12 years of progressive leadership experience at Americold – will oversee global operations for the company with increased P&L responsibility. 

Chambers was appointed President, Americas, in January 2024, after serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer since joining the Americold Executive Leadership Team in 2020. He has led the company’s global development organization and was previously Vice President of Commercial Finance, where he played a key role in shaping Americold’s commercial business rules and underwriting process. Outside of Americold, Chambers served as Chief Financial Officer of Saia, a publicly traded transportation logistics company, and held leadership roles at CEVA Logistics and KPMG. 

Bryan Verbarendse, currently Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Americas, succeeds Chambers as President, Americas, leading business development and operations across North and South America.

Verbarendse joined Americold in August 2023. He brings over 31 years of experience in retail and wholesale grocery supply chain, having previously served as Senior Vice President of Distribution and Replenishment at Albertsons, as well as Group Vice President of Distribution and General Manager roles at Albertsons and SUPERVALU.

Richard Winnall, currently President, International, will assume oversight of the Global Commercial Committee and Operations Committee in close partnership with President, Americas. This will enable Americold to unlock global opportunities that will drive global harmonization of commercial and operational standards, ensuring consistent KPIs, scalable systems, and cross-regional customer growth.

Winnall was appointed President, International in January 2024, following his role as Chief Operating Officer, International. Since joining Americold in 2019, he has held leadership roles including Managing Director, International and Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Latin America. He brings deep executive experience from DHL Supply Chain and Linfox across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

“These appointments reflect our continued commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric growth across our global portfolio,” said George Chappelle, Chief Executive Officer of Americold. “Rob, Bryan, and Richard are proven leaders with deep institutional knowledge and a passion for delivering results. I am confident that this team – alongside our executive leadership team – will accelerate the execution of our strategy and unlock new opportunities across our global network.” 

The company also reaffirmed its 2025 full-year financial guidance as set forth in the first quarter earnings release dated May 8, 2025.

About Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate and value-added services. Focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, Americold owns and/or operates 238 temperature-controlled warehouses, with approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage, in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Americold’s facilities are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers.

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FAQ

Who is the new President of Americold (COLD)?

Rob Chambers, who has 12 years of progressive leadership experience at Americold, has been appointed as the company's new President, overseeing global operations.

What changes did Americold (COLD) make to its executive leadership in June 2025?

Americold appointed Rob Chambers as President, Bryan Verbarendse as President Americas, and expanded Richard Winnall's role as President International to oversee Global Commercial and Operations Committees.

Who replaced Rob Chambers as President Americas at Americold?

Bryan Verbarendse, previously Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Americas, succeeded Rob Chambers as President Americas.

What is Americold's (COLD) business outlook for 2025?

Americold has reaffirmed its 2025 full-year financial guidance as previously announced in their first quarter earnings release from May 8, 2025.

What experience does Bryan Verbarendse bring to Americold?

Bryan Verbarendse brings over 31 years of experience in retail and wholesale grocery supply chain, including senior leadership roles at Albertsons and SUPERVALU.