GXO Announces Patrick Kelleher as Chief Executive Officer
- Appointment of highly experienced executive with 33 years of global supply chain expertise
- Strong track record in M&A with four transactions completed in the past year
- Proven expertise in automation and advanced robotics implementation
- Extensive experience across multiple key industry verticals including ecommerce, healthcare, and technology
- Potential transition period uncertainty as new CEO takes over
- Loss of continuity with departure of successful incumbent CEO Malcolm Wilson
Insights
GXO's CEO appointment brings logistics industry veteran with automation and M&A experience, signaling strategic continuity with execution focus.
Patrick Kelleher's appointment as GXO Logistics' new CEO represents a significant leadership transition for the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider. With 33 years of global supply chain experience primarily at DHL Supply Chain, Kelleher brings directly relevant expertise from a major competitor, including his most recent position as CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America.
Kelleher's background strategically aligns with GXO's core business. His experience spans critical verticals including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, ecommerce, and manufacturing. The board's selection suggests prioritization of operational excellence, with Chairman Brad Jacobs specifically highlighting Kelleher's "metrics-driven leadership style rooted in execution and innovation."
Two aspects of Kelleher's experience particularly stand out: his leadership in advanced automation deployment (including Boston Dynamics robotics implementation) and his M&A capabilities, having overseen four transactions in the past year alone. This dual expertise positions him to potentially advance both GXO's technological capabilities and its inorganic growth strategy.
The structured transition timeline (announcement in June for August start date) allows for methodical knowledge transfer and continuity planning. This orderly succession as Malcolm Wilson retires reflects positively on GXO's governance practices.
For a company operating in the rapidly evolving logistics sector where technological adoption and operational efficiency drive competitive advantage, Kelleher's specific background appears well-matched to industry demands, though the full impact will only materialize as his strategic priorities are implemented after taking the helm.
GREENWICH, Conn., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of seasoned supply chain leader Patrick Kelleher as its new chief executive officer, effective August 19, 2025.
Kelleher brings 33 years of global supply chain experience, strategic leadership and operational excellence to GXO, having held senior executive roles at DHL Supply Chain, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group. Most recently, he served as CEO, North America, where he oversaw significant growth and operational improvements across the business.
Brad Jacobs, chairman of GXO’s board of directors, said: “Patrick is a world-class operator with the relevant experience to lead GXO through its next phase of growth. His proven track record and deep expertise in engineered solutions, automation, and cutting-edge contract logistics make him uniquely qualified to drive value for our customers and shareholders. We’re thrilled to welcome him as our new CEO.”
Patrick Kelleher said: “I am excited to join GXO, a company at the forefront of the logistics industry. I look forward to working with the talented team at GXO to build on its strong foundation, continue to innovate, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.”
During his tenure at DHL, Kelleher was global chief development officer and CEO, Americas for Williams Lea Tag, when it operated under DHL’s ownership. He brings extensive expertise across many key verticals, including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, ecommerce, and manufacturing. He has also led strategic initiatives spanning transportation, supply chain planning, engineered solutions, and automation.
Kelleher has a distinguished track record of operational excellence, with a metrics-driven leadership style rooted in execution and innovation. He has been at the forefront of DHL’s deployment of advanced robotics, including the Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot since 2023, and oversaw four M&A transactions in the past year alone.
Kelleher will be based at GXO’s global headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut. He will succeed Malcolm Wilson, who is retiring after a successful tenure leading GXO’s global growth strategy.
About GXO Logistics
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 more than 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.
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+1 203-307-2809
matt.schmidt@gxo.com
Investor contact
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