GXO Announces Brad Jacobs Will Step Down as Non-Executive Chairman
GXO (NYSE: GXO) announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Non-Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2025, and that Patrick Byrne will become Non-Executive Chairman on that date.
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GXO (NYSE: GXO) announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Non-Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2025, and that Patrick Byrne will become Non-Executive Chairman on that date.
The announcement cites recent corporate changes including the appointment of CEO Patrick Kelleher, several senior leadership hires, the addition of seven new independent board members, and regulatory approval of GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton. Byrne joined the board in July 2025 and brings more than 30 years of digital transformation and operational leadership experience.
Positive
- Chair succession set for Dec 31, 2025
- Regulatory approval secured for Wincanton acquisition
- Board refresh: seven new independent directors added
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – GXO
On Dec 15, the day this news came out, GXO closed 1.51% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Effective transition date
- December 31, 2025
- Brad Jacobs steps down; Patrick Byrne becomes Non-Executive Chairman
- Board tenure
- July 2025
- Patrick Byrne joined GXO Board in July 2025
- Leadership experience
- More than 30 years
- Patrick Byrne’s experience in digital transformation and operational leadership
Historical Context
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Inaugural €500m European senior notes issued to refinance upcoming maturities.
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German distribution center earned aerospace certification supporting regulated A&D logistics.
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Record Q3 revenue, solid cash flow, reaffirmed 2025 guidance and Wincanton integration update.
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Leadership reorganization and new roles aimed at simplifying structure and execution.
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Renewed long-term logistics partnership with Dolce&Gabbana Beauty for new Italy warehouse.
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Seasoned Executive Patrick Byrne to Become Non-Executive Chairman
GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, effective December 31, 2025. Patrick Byrne will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman at that time.
The chairman transition follows a period of significant transformation at GXO, including the appointment of CEO Patrick Kelleher, several additional senior leadership hires, the appointment of seven new, independent board members and regulatory approval of GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton.
Jacobs said, “When we completed the GXO spin-off, I committed to staying on for three years as Chairman. More than four years later, the company is stronger than ever, and the leadership team is well-positioned to drive GXO’s next chapter of growth.”
Byrne said, “Brad’s vision and leadership created the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and I am honored to serve as its Chairman. On behalf of the entire board, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the management team as we grow the business to create exceptional value for our customers and shareholders.”
Byrne, who joined the GXO Board in July 2025, brings more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation and operational leadership. He previously served as CEO of GE Digital and Senior Vice President of Operational Transformation at General Electric, following senior leadership roles at Fortive, Danaher and Tektronix.
Byrne currently serves as Non-Executive Chair of Diebold Nixdorf and Chair of Verra Mobility and previously served as an Independent Director at Micron Technology.
About GXO
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has over 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities, totaling more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contact
Matthew Schmidt
+1 203-307-2809
matt.schmidt@gxo.com
Investor Contact
Kristine Kubacki, CFA
+1 203-769-7206
kristine.kubacki@gxo.com
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