XPO Leadership Recognized With 2024 Pros To Know Awards By SDCE Magazine

In a notable announcement from Greenwich, Conn., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, XPO, a prominent North American freight transportation provider, revealed that four of its executives have been honored with the "Pros to Know" awards by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine. This recognition marks a significant achievement as it is the first occasion these awards have been distributed across four distinct categories: top shippers, rising stars, lifetime achievement, and top procurement pros. Furthermore, this year's acknowledgment continues XPO's streak, marking the fourth consecutive year its leaders have been featured on SDCE’s Pros to Know list.

The 2024 SDCE winners from XPO include Kevin Flynn, who clinched the top shipper award. Flynn serves as the vice president of national sales and is celebrated for his leadership over XPO’s high-performing national sales team. Erin Goheen and Casey Smock were both recognized in the rising star category. Goheen, as vice president of technology, has been instrumental in enhancing the company’s data and AI capabilities, aiming to optimize operations and elevate customer service. Smock, the regional vice president for the Southeast, has been pivotal in driving growth and optimization initiatives while ensuring safety, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement remain top priorities. Nick Yetsko received the lifetime achievement award for his role as regional vice president in the Midwest, where his efforts have significantly contributed to process streamlining, efficiency improvements, and achieving record levels of employee satisfaction.

Mario Harik, XPO's chief executive officer, expressed pride in these leaders' accomplishments, stating they exemplify XPO's commitment to exceptional customer service, innovation focus, and organizational excellence. He also extended gratitude to the broader XPO team for their role in enabling these achievements.

XPO Logistics stands as one of North America's largest asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation providers. The company boasts proprietary technology that ensures efficient goods movement through its network. With operations extending into Europe, XPO supports around 52,000 customers through its 596 locations and employs approximately 38,000 individuals. The company's headquarters are located in Greenwich, Conn., USA.