R - Leadership updates

The board of directors of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) today announces the appointment of Tammy Romo, 63, to its board, effective January 5, 2026. Romo will serve as a member of the Audit and Finance Committees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219927656/en/Ryder appoints Tammy Romo to its board of directors, effective January 5, 2026. "The board nominated Tammy as a director for her impressive results-oriented leadership style, proven ability to provide strategic oversight in complex public company settings, and her deep transportation expertise," says Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez. "Tammy's experience in

Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Sanchez; Appointment of John J. Diez as CEO Robert E. Sanchez to retire March 31, 2026; will remain as executive chair John J. Diez appointed Chief Executive Officer to succeed Sanchez Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) announces Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert E. Sanchez, 60, will retire on March 31, 2026. As part of the succession plan approved by the company's board of directors, Ryder's President and Chief Operating Officer John J. Diez, 54, will assume the chief executive officer role of the fully integrated logistics and transportation company, effective March 31, 2026. Diez was also elected to the company's board of dir

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Swoboda to its Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250804179838/en/ Mr. Swoboda brings over three decades of leadership in technology, innovation, and manufacturing experience to Benchmark's Board. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Cree, Inc., where he led the transformation of the company from a $177 million R&D-focused business into a $1.6 billion global leader in semiconductors and LED lighting. During his tenure, he championed a cult

Industry veteran John J. Diez named to top operations role Ryder finance and accounting leader Cristina Gallo-Aquino takes over top financial position Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of John J. Diez to president and chief operating officer (COO), effective January 1, 2025. In this new role, Mr. Diez will continue to report to Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Sanchez with responsibility for the general management of all business operations of Ryder's three business segments. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www

SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oportun (NASDAQ:OPRT) ("Oportun", or the "Company"), a mission-driven fintech, today announced the appointment of Scott Parker as a new independent director and Richard Tambor as an observer to Oportun's Board of Directors, each effective immediately. Tambor will stand for election to Oportun's Board of Directors at Oportun's 2024 annual shareholder meeting later this year. The appointments are in connection with a cooperation agreement (the "Agreement") the Company has entered into with Findell Capital Management LLC (together, with certain of its affiliates "Findell"). Findell is an investment firm that owns approximately 7.7% of Opo

H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $60 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company, Cardinal Logistics ("Cardinal" or the "Company"), to Ryder System, Inc. ("Ryder") (NYSE:R). Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Concord, NC, Cardinal provides fully outsourced transportation and logistics solutions to customers across diverse end markets. The Company's dedicated contract carriage ("DCC") offering allows customers to secure a dedicated fleet and drivers, servicing complex route structures across distribution centers, suppliers, and stores. Cardinal enhances operating efficiencies and delivers except

The board of directors of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of Charles M. "Chuck" Swoboda to its board, effective December 12, 2022. Mr. Swoboda will serve as a member of the audit and governance committees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005069/en/Ryder appoints Charles M. "Chuck" Swoboda to its board of directors, effective December 12, 2022. (Photo: Business Wire) "The board nominated Mr. Swoboda as director for his impressive leadership experience," says Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert

Automotive industry veteran Rob Pluta to lead fleet product innovation Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of Rob Pluta to vice president and chief technology product officer (CTPO) for Ryder's Fleet Management Solutions business unit. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005223/en/Mr. Pluta is responsible for leading the development and execution of Ryder customer-facing, new technology and innovation products for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions, the company's largest business segment. (Photo: Business W

Industry veteran John J. Diez named to top financial role; Ryder operations leader Tom Havens appointed head of fleet business Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of John J. Diez to executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Diez succeeds Scott T. Parker, who resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities and will remain with Ryder through June 4, 2021 to ensure a smooth transition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506006223/en/R) appoints John J. Diez to its top financial r