C.H. Robinson Announces Dorothy Capers as New Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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C.H. Robinson, a global logistics leader managing 37 million shipments annually, has appointed Dorothy Capers as the new Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective May 5. Capers brings extensive experience in business transformation, corporate law, and governance from her previous roles at major publicly traded companies.

Most recently, Capers served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Xylem Inc., a Fortune 500 water technology company with a $30 billion market cap. Prior to that, she was Global General Counsel at National Express, a UK-listed transportation firm with $3.5 billion in revenue, where she expanded her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, commercial and regulatory matters.

Capers replaces former Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Ben Campbell, who departed C.H. Robinson at the end of 2024.

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• Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in business transformation and M&A
• New CLO brings expertise from managing legal affairs at Fortune 500 companies
• Strategic addition to leadership team with international business experience

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Highly accomplished global leader with extensive experience in international business strategy and transformation, governance and Lean management

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C.H. Robinson, a global logistics leader managing 37 million shipments annually, today announced the appointment of Dorothy Capers as the new Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Dorothy will join the company on May 5, bringing a wealth of experience in business transformation, corporate law, and governance, with a proven international track record at several large publicly traded companies, including those in the logistics and distribution service sectors.

“Dorothy's strategic vision and leadership will be instrumental in guiding us through complex business and legal landscapes and capitalizing on opportunities for growth and innovation in line with our enterprise strategy,” said C.H. Robinson President and CEO Dave Bozeman. “Her deep expertise in business transformation, Lean management, governance, and mergers and acquisitions makes her an invaluable asset to our team.”

Capers has extensive global experience in business, regulatory, and governance matters. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Xylem, Inc., a Fortune 500 water technology company with a market cap of $30 billion. Prior to that, she was the Global General Counsel at National Express, a UK-listed transportation firm with $3.5 billion in revenue, where she expanded her litigation experience to include mergers and acquisitions, commercial and regulatory matters, and contributed to the growth of the 106-year-old company.

Bozeman added, "Dorothy is a collaborative leader with significant U.S. and international business experience, and I am confident that her expertise and leadership will have a positive impact on C.H. Robinson. Her contributions will be key in driving our business and legal initiatives forward and building on the strong foundation already in place to support our long-term success.”

“I am thrilled to be joining C.H. Robinson at this pivotal time of transformation for the company,” said Dorothy Capers, C.H. Robinson’s incoming Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. “I look forward to diving in and leveraging my background helping global businesses navigate complexity, growth, and innovation to help lead the number one company in its space.”

Capers replaces former C.H. Robinson Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Ben Campbell who departed C.H. Robinson at the end of 2024.

About C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson delivers logistics like no one else™. Companies around the world look to us to reimagine supply chains, advance freight technology, and solve logistics challenges—from the simple to the most complex. 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers in our network trust us to manage 37 million shipments and $23 billion in freight annually. Through our unmatched expertise, unrivaled scale, and tailored solutions, we ensure the seamless delivery of goods across industries and continents via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and beyond. As a responsible global citizen, we make supply chains more sustainable and proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information, visit us at chrobinson.com (Nasdaq: CHRW).

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FAQ

When will Dorothy Capers start as Chief Legal Officer at C.H. Robinson (CHRW)?

Dorothy Capers will join C.H. Robinson as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on May 5.

What was Dorothy Capers' previous position before joining C.H. Robinson (CHRW)?

She served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Xylem Inc., a Fortune 500 water technology company with a $30 billion market cap.

How many shipments does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) manage annually?

C.H. Robinson manages 37 million shipments annually as a global logistics leader.

Who did Dorothy Capers replace as Chief Legal Officer at C.H. Robinson (CHRW)?

She replaced Ben Campbell, who departed C.H. Robinson at the end of 2024.