GEODIS appoints Laura Ritchey as President & CEO, Americas
Ritchey will also serve as a member of the Group’s Executive Board, which is chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard.
GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, announced the appointment of Laura Ritchey as President & CEO of the Americas region.
Ritchey will also serve as a member of the Group’s Executive Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer, GEODIS, says an official release.
"As President & CEO of GEODIS in the Americas, Ritchey will oversee the management and growth of the region’s multiple business units across North and South America, including contract logistics, freight forwarding and transportation. Ritchey now leads the region’s nearly 20,000 teammates across eight countries, comprising the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Brazil."
Lombard says: "With the U.S. being one of the top markets in our global network, Laura has the robust industry and leadership experience needed to continue strengthening GEODIS’ position in this critical region. Laura’s unique knowledge of the logistics industry, including deep expertise in retail and e-commerce, and business acumen makes her the right leader to further the region’s incredible growth and help navigate in the face of today’s complex and ever-changing landscape."
Ritchey joins GEODIS with more than 30 years of experience, including 15 years in supply chain management for both retail and third-party logistics. Ritchey was most recently CEO, Radial, a leader in e-commerce fulfillment solutions, the release added.
Ritchey will succeed Mike Honious, who is retiring from the supply chain industry after 30 years (20 of those at GEODIS). Honious will serve in an advisory capacity to Lombard to assist in the transition, and will continue to hold director roles with the GEODIS Foundation and GEODIS Compassion Fund.
