Ryder Leaders Honored with 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

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Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) celebrates three female leaders as recipients of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain awards from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines. The awards recognize female supply chain leaders for their accomplishments, mentorship, and impact on the industry.

The honorees from Ryder include:

• Zully Jimenez (Rising Star category): Inventory supervisor known for excellence in customer account management and safety improvements.
• Kristy Killingbeck (Trailblazers category): Vice President of Supply Chain Operations with 25+ years of experience, instrumental in expanding Ryder's CPG transportation management portfolio.
• Lesley Kerr (Workforce Innovator category): Vice President of Human Resources, recognized for employee engagement initiatives and the successful launch of the Future Leaders Program.

These leaders exemplify Ryder's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, driving innovation and growth in the supply chain industry.

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• Recognition of three female leaders with industry awards, enhancing Ryder's reputation
• Expansion of consumer packaged goods transportation management portfolio, including 14 new distribution centers
• Successful launch of Future Leaders Program, advancing career growth and diversity in supervisory and managerial positions

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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, celebrates three female leaders as recipients of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain awards from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines. Now in its 5^th year, the annual award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

Ryder female executives honored for leadership by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines. (Photo: Business Wire)

This year’s Women in Supply Chain award recipients from Ryder include:

• Zully Jimenez in the “Rising Star” category, which recognizes young or newer professionals whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the supply chain network. As inventory supervisor at Ryder, Zully demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous growth. Her achievements include successfully leading complex customer accounts, maintaining high inventory accuracy during the pandemic, and significantly improving safety standards at various Ryder facilities. Zully’s compassionate leadership, self-taught bilingual communication skills, and ability to train and inspire her teams make her a standout leader among colleagues and customers.
• Kristy Killingbeck in the “Trailblazers” category, which honors female leaders who continue to pave the way for future females in logistics. As vice president of supply chain operations, Kristy’s innovative problem-solving and dedication to mentoring rising talent have significantly contributed to Ryder’s success. With more than 25 years of experience, 19 of which have been spent at Ryder, and spanning multiple industry verticals, Kristy is instrumental in expanding Ryder’s consumer packaged goods transportation management portfolio including 14 new distribution centers. Kristy’s leadership extends beyond her professional role, as she founded and oversees the non-profit Sophia’s Rainbow to support pediatric patients and their families.
• Lesley Kerr in the “Workforce Innovator” category, which pays tribute to female leaders whose efforts in supply chain education and workforce development help build a better workforce. As vice president of human resources, Lesley’s exceptional leadership can be seen in her dedication to employee engagement and development for Ryder’s front-line employees, drivers, technicians, and warehouse personnel. Her innovative and inclusive approach led to the successful launch of the Future Leaders Program, which has significantly advanced career growth and diversity across supervisory and managerial positions at Ryder. Now in her 24^th year with Ryder, Lesley continues to lead initiatives for several integrated strategic acquisitions, focusing on building a strong leadership bench with various development and management trainee programs across the business.

“We are incredibly proud to see Zully, Kristy, and Lesley recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women in the industry and at Ryder. Their fearless leadership and dedication have not only benefited our employees and customers but have also set a powerful example for future generations of women in supply chain,” says Diana Anderson, vice president of talent management and human resources at Ryder. “By continually investing in talent development at Ryder, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that brings fresh ideas and innovative solutions for today’s challenges. This approach – alongside leaders such as Zully, Kristy, and Lesley – ensures our business remains competitive while driving growth and positive change within the industry.”

For the full list of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain award winners from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazines, visit here.

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract manufacturing and packaging, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, nearshoring solutions, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com

About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.com

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FAQ

Who are the Ryder executives honored with the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award?

The Ryder executives honored are Zully Jimenez (Rising Star category), Kristy Killingbeck (Trailblazers category), and Lesley Kerr (Workforce Innovator category).

What is the significance of the Women in Supply Chain Award for Ryder (NYSE: R)?

The award recognizes Ryder's female leaders for their accomplishments, mentorship, and impact on the supply chain industry, highlighting the company's commitment to diversity and leadership development.

How has Kristy Killingbeck contributed to Ryder's (NYSE: R) business growth?

Kristy Killingbeck has been instrumental in expanding Ryder's consumer packaged goods transportation management portfolio, including the addition of 14 new distribution centers.

What initiative did Lesley Kerr launch at Ryder (NYSE: R) to promote career growth?

Lesley Kerr successfully launched the Future Leaders Program at Ryder, which has significantly advanced career growth and diversity across supervisory and managerial positions.