XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) names CEO Mario Harik as new board chairman

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

XPO, Inc. announced a leadership transition in its boardroom. Bradley S. Jacobs will step down from the Board of Directors on December 31, 2025, and at that time will move from his role as Executive Chairman to serve as Special Advisor until June 30, 2026. During this advisory period, he will continue to receive the same salary and bonus compensation.

The Board has appointed director Mario Harik as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. Harik already serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, so he will hold both the CEO and Chairman roles going forward, consolidating executive and board leadership.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

XPO combines CEO and chairman roles as its executive chairman exits the board.

XPO, Inc. is implementing a planned shift in board leadership. Bradley S. Jacobs will leave the Board of Directors on December 31, 2025, and transition from Executive Chairman to Special Advisor through June 30, 2026, while keeping his existing salary and bonus terms. This provides continuity of access to his expertise during the handover.

The Board has named current director and Chief Executive Officer Mario Harik as Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. This change consolidates the roles of CEO and Chairman in a single individual, altering the company’s governance structure. The ongoing presence of Jacobs as Special Advisor during the first half of 2026 may help smooth this transition in strategic oversight.

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.

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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): December 14, 2025

XPO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware		001-32172		03-0450326
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Five American Lane, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
(Address of principal executive offices)

(855) 976-6951

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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 $0.001 per share		XPO		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 Departures of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 15, 2025, XPO, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Bradley S. Jacobs will step down from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on December 31, 2025, at which time he will also transition from his role as Executive Chairman to a role as Special Advisor until June 30, 2026. During this time, he will continue to receive his same salary and bonus compensation.

The Board appointed director Mario Harik as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Harik also serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: December 15, 2025	XPO, INC.
	By:	/s/ Kyle Wismans
		Kyle Wismans
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership changes did XPO (XPO) announce in this report?

XPO, Inc. announced that Bradley S. Jacobs will leave the Board of Directors on December 31, 2025, and that director and CEO Mario Harik will become Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2026.

When will Bradley S. Jacobs step down from XPO's board?

Bradley S. Jacobs will step down from XPO’s Board of Directors on December 31, 2025.

What role will Bradley S. Jacobs have at XPO after leaving the board?

After leaving the board, Bradley S. Jacobs will serve as a Special Advisor to XPO from December 31, 2025 until June 30, 2026, while continuing to receive the same salary and bonus compensation.

Who will be Chairman of the Board at XPO (XPO) after the transition?

Mario Harik, who already serves as XPO’s Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2026.

Does Bradley S. Jacobs' compensation change when he becomes Special Advisor at XPO?

No. The company states that during his time as Special Advisor, Bradley S. Jacobs will continue to receive his same salary and bonus compensation.

Will XPO's CEO Mario Harik also serve as Chairman of the Board?

Yes. Effective January 1, 2026, CEO Mario Harik will also serve as Chairman of the Board, holding both positions simultaneously.