GXO Announces Organizational Changes to Accelerate Growth

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GXO (NYSE: GXO) announced organizational changes on October 29, 2025 to accelerate growth, simplify structure, and strengthen execution. Michael Jacobs will join as President, Americas & Asia Pacific, effective November 3, 2025, bringing 30+ years of supply chain and automation experience. The UK & Ireland and Continental Europe regions will now report directly to the CEO, while Richard Cawston will depart to pursue opportunities outside GXO and remain until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed. A new Chief Operating Officer role will be created to standardize global operations. Leadership details are available on the company website.

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• Michael Jacobs joins effective Nov 3, 2025
• UK & Ireland and Continental Europe report directly to the CEO
• New Chief Operating Officer role to standardize global execution

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• Richard Cawston will depart to pursue opportunities outside GXO
• Interim gap until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed

Appoints new leader of Americas & Asia Pacific; Simplifies management structure; Strengthens Execution

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced organizational changes to accelerate growth, simplify its structure, and strengthen execution.

GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said, “In my first 60 days, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of our foundation and the extraordinary potential ahead – for our business, our people, and our impact in the marketplace. The changes we’re announcing today sharpen our focus on growth, simplify our structure, and lay the groundwork for stronger execution across the organization.”

GXO appoints Michael Jacobs as President, Americas & Asia Pacific

GXO today announced the appointment of Michael Jacobs, formerly Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., as President of the Americas and Asia Pacific, effective November 3.

Jacobs brings more than three decades of experience in all aspects of supply chain operations with expertise spanning consumer packaged goods, retail and industrial. At Ferguson, Jacobs led the transformation of its supply chain -- improving service, increasing productivity through robotics and automation and enhancing demand forecasting and product transit predictability by leveraging AI. At Keurig, Inc., he led worldwide distribution and e-commerce fulfilment, achieving best-in-class operating levels. Prior, he led global supply chain operations at Toys “R” Us, Inc., across all divisions in 33 countries.

Kelleher continued, “The Americas and Asia Pacific region is brimming with growth potential, and now is the right time to reenergize our approach to match its dynamics and opportunities. I am thrilled to welcome Michael to GXO. He brings a depth and breadth of experience across all aspects of supply chain and a proven track record of automation excellence and operational execution.”

Jacobs, who will be based in Dallas, succeeds Jorge Guanter whose leadership of the region since 2023 has set the stage for the next chapter of growth.

Simplifying management structure

The Company also announced that it is simplifying its management structure to strengthen execution. Effective immediately, the UK & Ireland and Continental Europe regions, led by Gavin Williams and Paul Mohan respectively, will report directly to the CEO. As part of this transition, Richard Cawston, who has served as President of Europe and Chief Revenue Officer since 2024, will pursue new opportunities outside of GXO yet will remain until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed.

“Both Europe and the UK & Ireland have seasoned leaders with highly experienced teams,” concluded Kelleher. “Streamlining the regional management structure will accelerate decision-making in these important markets. I am grateful for Richard’s many contributions to GXO over the past few years and appreciate his willingness to stay on-board to ensure a seamless transition.”

Strengthening execution

Additionally, a new Chief Operating Officer role is being established, reporting to the CEO, with responsibility for driving operational excellence through standardized global execution.

For more information about GXO’s executive leadership team, visit https://gxo.com/about-gxo/leadership-team.

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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• Michael Jacobs, President Americas & Asia Pacific, GXO

FAQ

Who is Michael Jacobs and when does he start as President, Americas & Asia Pacific at GXO (GXO)?

Michael Jacobs, with 30+ years in supply chain and automation, starts as President, Americas & Asia Pacific on November 3, 2025.

What organizational reporting changes did GXO announce on October 29, 2025?

The UK & Ireland and Continental Europe regions will report directly to the CEO to streamline decision-making.

Will GXO create a new COO role and what will it do for shareholders of GXO?

Yes; GXO is establishing a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence and standardized global execution.

What is Richard Cawston’s status after GXO’s October 29, 2025 announcement?

Richard Cawston will pursue opportunities outside GXO but will remain until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed.

How might Michael Jacobs’ background affect GXO’s operations and automation efforts?

Jacobs’ experience leading automation, robotics, and AI-driven forecasting at prior employers is positioned to accelerate GXO’s operational productivity.

Where can investors find GXO’s updated executive leadership information?

Investors can view the executive leadership team on GXO’s website at gxo.com/about-gxo/leadership-team.