Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors GXO’s Sam Asher in the 2026 ‘Pros to Know’ Awards

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GXO (NYSE: GXO) announced that Sam Asher, Division President for Aerospace and Government Services, was named a 2026 "Pros to Know" award winner in the Leaders in Excellence category.

Asher oversees commercial aerospace, commercial defense and defense contractor operations across GXO Americas and Asia Pacific. GXO cited recent agreements with BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Boeing, plus participation in the Torus Defense Supply Chain Alliance as evidence of its growing role in defense logistics.

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Sam Asher is recognized for his leadership excellence in Aerospace & Defense

GREENWICH, Conn., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that Sam Asher has been named a 2026 ‘Pros to Know’ award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Asher is recognized in the Leaders in Excellence category.

As the Division President for Aerospace and Government Services, Sam Asher oversees all commercial aerospace, commercial defense and defense contractor work within GXO’s Americas and Asia Pacific region. His transformative leadership in this role has redefined what operational excellence looks like in mission-critical environments, positioning GXO as a top partner to the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies.

“As a senior GXO leader in aerospace and defense, Sam consistently demonstrates the strategic vision and operational leadership that define world-class executives,” said Michael Jacobs, President of Americas and Asia Pacific, GXO. “This recognition is a well-earned acknowledgment of his impact.”

GXO is a leading supply chain provider to the defense industry in North America and the UK, with more than two decades of experience delivering high-performing, reliable and efficient aerospace, government and defense logistics services. The company’s accelerating growth in this sector is underpinned by the formation of its Defense Advisory Board and recent agreements with BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Boeing. GXO also recently announced it has entered the Torus Defense Supply Chain Alliance with Amentum, Accenture and A.P. Moller – Maersk, to strengthen the UK Defense Sector.

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.

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FAQ

Why was Sam Asher of GXO (GXO) named a 2026 "Pros to Know" award winner?

He was honored for leadership excellence and operational impact in aerospace and defense logistics. According to GXO, Asher led transformative operations across Americas and Asia Pacific, redefining mission-critical logistics and positioning GXO as a partner for major aerospace and defense firms.

What is Sam Asher's role at GXO (GXO) and what does it cover?

Sam Asher is Division President for Aerospace and Government Services at GXO. According to GXO, he oversees commercial aerospace, commercial defense and defense contractor work across the Americas and Asia Pacific, managing operations for mission-critical customers and programs.

How does GXO (GXO) support defense customers following the award announcement?

GXO provides specialized logistics and supply chain services to defense clients in North America and the UK. According to GXO, the company leverages its Defense Advisory Board and multi-year agreements to deliver reliable aerospace and government logistics.

What recent partnerships did GXO (GXO) cite alongside Sam Asher's recognition?

GXO highlighted agreements with BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney (an RTX business), and Boeing. According to GXO, these commercial ties and participation in the Torus Defense Supply Chain Alliance demonstrate its expanding role in defense logistics.

What is the Torus Defense Supply Chain Alliance and GXO's involvement with it?

The Torus Alliance is a UK-focused defense supply chain collaboration with industry partners. According to GXO, it joined Torus alongside Amentum, Accenture and A.P. Moller - Maersk to strengthen the UK defense sector supply chain.

Does the award recognition for Sam Asher signal a strategic shift for GXO (GXO)?

The award highlights leadership and sector focus rather than a formal strategy change. According to GXO, Asher's recognition reflects ongoing emphasis on aerospace and defense logistics and recent commercial engagements supporting that focus.