RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson Named to Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO list
Drew Wilkerson, CEO of RXO, has been named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO list for 2024. This accolade emphasizes his exceptional leadership, strategic direction, and innovation, which have been important in RXO's success. Under Wilkerson's leadership, RXO's brokerage business achieved four consecutive quarters of double-digit volume growth and industry-leading gross margins. Notable technological advancements include the AI-driven RXO Connect platform, which digitally handled 97% of brokerage loads in Q1 2024. Wilkerson's leadership has also earned recognition from other prestigious lists, including CBJ's 2023 40 Under 40 and Business North Carolina's Power List.
- RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO list for 2024.
- RXO achieved four consecutive quarters of double-digit volume growth in its brokerage business.
- RXO reported industry-leading gross margins under Wilkerson's leadership.
- Technological innovation is a key focus, with 97% of brokerage loads handled digitally in Q1 2024 via the RXO Connect platform.
- Wilkerson has been previously recognized in CBJ’s 2023 40 Under 40 and Business North Carolina's Power List.
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The Most Admired CEO Awards program honors established leaders in the
“I’m humbled to receive this recognition from the Charlotte Business Journal,” said Wilkerson. “This honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire RXO team. Together, we’ve built a company focused on delivering innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.”
Despite the tough market conditions, RXO has outperformed the industry. Under Wilkerson's guidance, the company's brokerage business has delivered four consecutive quarters of double-digit volume growth, as well as industry-leading gross margins.
Wilkerson’s strategic vision and commitment to innovation have been pivotal in RXO’s accomplishments. He has championed the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in RXO’s proprietary software platform, RXO Connect™. The cutting-edge technology streamlines freight transportation, connecting thousands of shippers to more than 100,000 carriers. In Q1 2024, an impressive
Wilkerson's exceptional leadership has garnered recognition from various prestigious organizations. In addition to being named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Most Admired CEO list for 2024, he was also included in the 2023 CBJ 40 Under 40 list and Business North Carolina's Power List.
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About RXO
RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation, freight forwarding and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across
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