C.H. Robinson announced that Robert (“Bob”) Biesterfeld, currently the company's Chief Operating Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer. As part of a long-planned succession process managed by C.H. Robinson's Board of Directors, Biesterfeld was named COO in March 2018. Biesterfeld has also been nominated to stand for election to the C.H. Robinson Board of Directors.

Current Chairman and CEO John Wiehoff will remain Chairman of the Board following this succession. Scott Anderson, current C.H. Robinson Board member, will become the Lead Independent Director. All moves will become effective on May 9, 2019, coinciding with annual meeting of shareholders.

Biesterfeld has been with C.H. Robinson for 20 years. Prior to becoming COO in March 2018, he was President, North America Surface Transportation. Biesterfeld also served as Vice President, Truckload and Vice President, Robinson Fresh.

He started his career in Robinson Fresh in 1999. Biesterfeld received his undergraduate degree from Winona State University. Demonstrating his commitment to community and the industry, Biesterfeld serves on the Board of Winona State University Foundation and the board of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.