Expeditors names Blake Bell SVP, Professional Services

Expeditors International of Washington is shifting Blake Bell to lead its professional services function effective October 1, 2026.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC (EXPD) reports an internal leadership change. Effective October 1, 2026, Blake Bell will move from his current role as President, Global Business Development to become Senior Vice President, Professional Services.

The company states that having dedicated leadership in professional services is expected to strengthen those offerings, with the aim of supporting its growth objectives.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective date of role change: October 1, 2026 Report signature date: September 16, 2026

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Effective date of role change October 1, 2026 Date when Blake Bell becomes Senior Vice President, Professional Services

Report signature date September 16, 2026 Date the Form 8-K was signed by the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Key Terms

professional services, Global Business Development, Emerging growth company, Section 12(b)

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professional services financial

"strengthen its professional services offerings, with the aim"

Services delivered by trained specialists—such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, engineers, or IT experts—who provide advice, compliance work, project management or hands-on technical help for businesses. For investors, professional services matter because they are often a steady source of revenue, reflect a company’s need for specialized support, and can signal predictable cash flow, pricing power, or exposure to client concentration and regulatory risk, similar to hiring a trusted contractor to handle a complex job.

Global Business Development financial

"from his role as President, Global Business Development of the Company"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Section 12(b) regulatory

"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"

Section 12(b) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act requires securities listed on a national stock exchange to be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and to follow regular public reporting and disclosure rules. For investors, a 12(b) listing generally means more routine financial updates, regulatory oversight and easier buying and selling—like a storefront that must display its inventory and prices, making it simpler to inspect and trade the product.

FAQ

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What leadership change did EXPD announce in this Form 8-K?

The company announced that, effective October 1, 2026, Blake Bell will transition from President, Global Business Development to Senior Vice President, Professional Services, giving him dedicated responsibility for the company’s professional services offerings.

When does Blake Bell’s new role at EXPD become effective?

Blake Bell’s new role as Senior Vice President, Professional Services becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

What is Blake Bell’s current role at EXPD before the transition?

Before the transition, Blake Bell serves as President, Global Business Development at EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC.

Why is EXPD making this leadership change in professional services?

The company states that dedicated leadership is expected to strengthen its professional services offerings, with the aim of accelerating its growth objectives.

Who signed the EXPD Form 8-K disclosing this leadership change?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by David A. Hackett, who is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2025

EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Washington			001-41871	91-1069248
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3545 Factoria Blvd SE Sterling Plaza 2 3rd Floor
Bellevue, Washington				98006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 206 674-3400

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		EXPD		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective October 1, 2026, Mr. Blake Bell will transition from his role as President, Global Business Development of the Company to the position of Senior Vice President, Professional Services. The Company believes that dedicated leadership will strengthen its professional services offerings, with the aim of accelerating the Company's growth objectives.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
Date:	September 16, 2026	By:	/s/ DAVID A. HACKETT
			David A. Hackett, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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