Schneider names Shaleen Devgun Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

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Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) announced Shaleen Devgun's appointment as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, expanding his role from Chief Information Officer. Devgun has significantly advanced Schneider's innovation, including establishing Packerland Ventures and partnerships with tech firms. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming for decarbonization through data-driven solutions. Schneider's President Mark Rourke highlighted that technology is central to the company's strategy. Additionally, the company is developing 'The Grove', an innovation center, to foster emerging technologies.

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• Appointment of Shaleen Devgun as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer enhances leadership in innovation.
• Established Packerland Ventures fosters successful partnerships, driving new business opportunities.
• Focus on sustainability and decarbonization aligns with industry trends, potentially increasing competitive advantage.

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GREEN BAY, Wis., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced today it has appointed Shaleen Devgun to Chief Innovation and Technology Officer.

Devgun's new role expands his current responsibilities as chief information officer to drive a series of innovation opportunities at the nexus of business strategy and technology to position the organization to thrive well into the future.

In recent years, he has been instrumental in driving Schneider's innovation agenda including establishing Packerland Ventures, the company's corporate venturing arm, which has led to successful relationships with companies such as Platform Science, Mastery, ChemDirect and TuSimple.

Sustainability is also a priority on the company's innovation agenda. Schneider is taking a leading position in decarbonization across industries by reducing greenhouse through data-based decision science platforms. 

"Shaleen has led our technology strategy through a high period of growth at Schneider," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. "Under his guidance, we continue to create new business models and opportunities along with solutions such as Schneider FreightPower that connect stakeholders across our ecosystem. Shaleen's expanded role echoes our belief that technology is the 'nerve center' of our company."

Additionally, the company broke ground on 'The Grove', an innovation center on Schneider's main campus in Wisconsin in 2021. The over 20,000 square-foot building will be the hub for Schneider's innovation and venturing focus, where emerging technologies and industry collaboration will drive the future.

"I am excited to be a part of an organization that's leading the industry in pragmatic innovation. I look forward to continuing to create value for our associates, professional drivers and customers and business partners," said Devgun.

Learn more about how Schneider is using technology to drive freight forward.  

About Schneider

Schneider is a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, Schneider's solutions include Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics Consulting.

With nearly $5.6 billion in annual revenue, Schneider has been safely delivering superior customer experiences and investing in innovation for over 85 years. The company's digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is revolutionizing the industry giving shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible capacity network and provides carriers with unmatched access to quality drop-and-hook freight – Always Delivering, Always Ahead.

For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.

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FAQ

What is Schneider's recent leadership change regarding innovation?

Schneider appointed Shaleen Devgun as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer to enhance their innovation strategy.

What are the responsibilities of Shaleen Devgun at Schneider?

His role includes driving innovation opportunities at the intersection of business strategy and technology.

How does Schneider plan to focus on sustainability?

The company aims to reduce greenhouse gases using data-based decision science platforms.

What is 'The Grove' at Schneider?

'The Grove' is an innovation center being developed to promote emerging technologies and industry collaboration.

What is the significance of Packerland Ventures for Schneider?

Packerland Ventures creates strategic partnerships that enhance Schneider's innovation agenda.