C.H. Robinson Taps Lean Methodology Expert Jim Reutlinger to Join Senior Leadership Team, Stand Up New Program Management Office

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) appoints Jim Reutlinger as Vice President, Enterprise Strategy Program Management to drive strategic priorities and growth. Reutlinger, an expert in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology, will lead the new Program Management Office to strengthen capabilities and support customers in facing supply chain challenges. With over 25 years of experience, Reutlinger's expertise will help C.H. Robinson accelerate progress and success in 2024 and beyond.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) today announced it has tapped Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology expert, Jim Reutlinger, to join the company’s senior leadership team and stand up a new Program Management Office to further drive forward the company’s strategic priorities.

Effective January 3, 2024, Reutlinger is Vice President, Enterprise Strategy Program Management and will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Bozeman. Reutlinger is tasked with launching a new Program Management Office focused on strengthening capabilities needed to further enable the company’s strategic priorities and help deliver significant growth for Robinson. Prior to being hired full-time, Reutlinger served as a consultant at C.H. Robinson and provided valuable counsel on where to improve efficiencies across the business.

“C.H. Robinson is at an important inflection point and we are making moves that will help accelerate our progress as a company,” said C.H. Robinson’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Bozeman. “As the market becomes increasingly complex and our customers continue to face supply chain challenges, we have the ability to go to market and support them like no one else can, offering end-to-end solutions through a global suite of services and unmatched scale. Bringing in additional bench strength for Lean management, Continuous Improvement and operational expertise will help us drive growth and success in our strategic priorities and set us up in pole position.”

Reutlinger has more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, customer support and mergers and acquisition activities, and is an expert in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology. Before launching Reutlinger Consulting, LLC, Jim held several leadership roles at Danaher Corporation, most recently as Vice President, Global Professional Services where he led high double-digit growth organizations while expanding operating margin through leadership in highly technical landscapes such as product support, technical support and custom services.

Bozeman added, “We are excited to have Jim on board as an official member of the Robinson team, where he’ll continue to deliver valuable insights and perspectives to help us improve and grow in 2024 and beyond.”

About C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $30 billion in freight under management and 20 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our 100,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)

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FAQ

Who has C.H. Robinson appointed to join the senior leadership team?

C.H. Robinson has appointed Jim Reutlinger to join the senior leadership team as Vice President, Enterprise Strategy Program Management.

What is Jim Reutlinger's area of expertise?

Jim Reutlinger is an expert in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology.

What is the focus of the new Program Management Office?

The new Program Management Office is focused on strengthening capabilities needed to further enable the company’s strategic priorities and help deliver significant growth for Robinson.

What is Dave Bozeman's position in the company?

Dave Bozeman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson.

What is Jim Reutlinger's previous experience?

Jim Reutlinger has more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, customer support, and mergers and acquisition activities.