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Scott Anderson, who led CH Robinson Worldwide on an interim basis after CEO Bob Biesterfeld was ousted in January 2023, is stepping down from the company’s board. the brokerage announced March 13.
Anderson, along with board member James Stake, both decided not to seek re-election, opting instead to retire, according to the brokerage.
CH Robinson board chairman Jodee Kozlak said in a statement that “Anderson’s leadership has been invaluable during his tenure as interim CEO and as former chairman.”
Anderson, a company board member since 2012 and a former chairman, was named interim CEO after Bisterfeld was fired. He remained in the position until the hiring of Dave Bozeman six months later.
Anderson served as president and CEO of Patterson Companies from 2010 to 2017 and transitioned to a senior consulting role at the dental products and technology company from June 2017 to June 2019.
Stake has been a member of the board since 2009. He was elected after retiring as EVP of 3M’s Enterprises in 2008.
Michael McGarry and Paige Robbins have been nominated to replace Anderson and Stake on the board. Shareholders will vote on the nominees at the company’s annual meeting later this year, CH Robinson said.
McGarry retired in 2023 as executive chairman from paint and coatings giant PPG Industries after more than four decades with the company, according to the release. Robbins is a senior executive at WW Grainger whose background includes extensive experience in logistics and supply chain, strategy, technology and business transformation.
Kozlak said the board’s priority is to ensure its members have the insight and experience to guide the company to profitable growth.
“Michael McGarry brings extensive leadership experience having recently retired as Executive Chairman of PPG Industries where he led the company through a multi-year transformation and expansion of PPG’s portfolio in key growth markets,” Kozlak said in a statement. “Paige Robbins brings a strategic mindset and broad operational experience to Grainger’s executive leadership where she has delivered strong operational results.”
CH Robison has cut costs and headcount as weak freight conditions persist.