On August 2, 2021, Robert R. Wright, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. provided notice to the Board that upon completion of his current term as Director, he does not intend to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Wright’s decision to not stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Board. In connection with Mr. Wright’s decision to not stand for re-election, the Board has appointed Robert P. Carlile as Chair-Elect of the Board. Mr. Carlile has been a Director since May 2019 and currently serves as the Audit Committee Chair.