Americold Elevates Proven Leaders to Drive Operational Excellence and Global Growth

Core Insights - Americold announced a series of executive leadership appointments to enhance operational execution, deepen customer relationships, and unlock global growth opportunities [1][8] Leadership Changes - Rob Chambers has been appointed as the new President, overseeing global operations with increased P&L responsibility [2] - Bryan Verbarendse will succeed Chambers as President, Americas, leading business development and operations across North and South America [4] - Richard Winnall will take charge of the Global Commercial Committee and Operations Committee, working closely with the President, Americas [6] Executive Backgrounds - Rob Chambers has 12 years of leadership experience at Americold, previously serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and has a background in commercial finance [3] - Bryan Verbarendse joined Americold in August 2023 and has over 31 years of experience in retail and wholesale grocery supply chain [5] - Richard Winnall has been with Americold since 2019, holding various leadership roles and bringing extensive experience from DHL Supply Chain and Linfox [7] Strategic Focus - The leadership appointments reflect Americold's commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric growth [8] - The company aims to harmonize commercial and operational standards globally, ensuring consistent KPIs and scalable systems [6] Company Overview - Americold is a leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate, owning and/or operating 238 warehouses with approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage across multiple regions [9]