A leadership transition at Forward Air
Forward Air Corporation has named Shawn Stewart chief executive officer and a director of the board, effective 28 April 2024. Michael Hance, who served as interim CEO, will now be chief legal officer and secretary.
Stewart is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience in logistics and transportation. During his tenure at Ceva Logistics, a global end-to-end logistics company, he held numerous leadership positions and most recently served as president and managing director, North America.
In this capacity, he spearheaded the growth and development of the region, overseeing a vast network of operations in the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. He was responsible for a diverse team of more than 15,000 employees and more than USD 5 billion in top-line turnover. Prior to Ceva, Stewart served with distinction in the US Navy. (cj)