C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. a leading global logistics solutions provider – has announced the appointment of Michael Castagnetto as the new President of North American Surface Transportation (NAST), effective immediately. Castagnetto, a seasoned leader within the company, succeeds Mac Pinkerton, who is transitioning from his current role.
Dave Bozeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of C.H. Robinson, expressed confidence in Castagnetto’s capabilities, stating, “Michael is a strong and strategic leader, and we are confident he will ensure that NAST continues to deliver the great value we’re known for – to our customers and carriers, while helping deliver on our enterprise growth strategy through our people and for our shareholders.”
With a proven track record in building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers, Michael Castagnetto brings valuable experience to his new role. Having joined Robinson in 2005, he has held various leadership positions, including Vice President, Customer Success for NAST and President of Robinson Fresh. As President of NAST, Castagnetto will rejoin the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Bozeman.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Michael Castagnetto stated, “I am honored and excited to lead NAST and to work with our talented and dedicated team members who are committed to delivering the best solutions and service to our customers and carriers every day. I look forward to building on the strong foundation established and to driving profitable growth and innovation in our business.”
Meanwhile, Mac Pinkerton, who has been with the company since 1997 and has served in various roles within NAST, will be leaving C.H. Robinson at the end of February 2024. Bozeman expressed gratitude for Pinkerton’s 27 years of dedicated service, acknowledging his impact and contributions to the company. Bozeman concluded, “We thank Mac for his 27 years of dedicated service to C.H. Robinson, the impact and contributions he had on the company, and we wish him the best.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.