Edward Feitzinger
C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDEAbout Edward G. Feitzinger
Edward G. Feitzinger is a non-employee director of C.H. Robinson, appointed on August 7, 2025 (age 58 at appointment). He brings >30 years of global supply chain leadership, including CEO experience at UTi Worldwide and senior logistics leadership at Amazon. Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering (Lehigh University) and M.S. Industrial Engineering (Stanford University). Committee: Audit Committee member effective November 6, 2025.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Vice President, Global Logistics | 2016–2020 | Expanded international fulfillment and drove significant growth in global marketplace exports (>100 countries) |
| UTi Worldwide (NASDAQ: UTIW; acquired by DSV) | Chief Executive Officer | 2014–2016 | Led ~21,000 employees across 59 countries; steered company to sale to European peer DSV |
| UTi Worldwide | EVP, Global Operations; President, Contract Logistics & Distribution | 2010–2014 | Oversaw Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics & Distribution divisions |
| Menlo Worldwide; E2E Analytics; Hewlett-Packard | Various supply chain/manufacturing leadership | Earlier career | Supply chain advisory and operations leadership roles |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebar Advisors | Partner | Current (as of Aug 7, 2025) | Strategic advisory firm of former C‑suite executives |
No other current public company directorships were disclosed in CHRW’s 8‑K and press release announcing his appointment.
Board Governance
- Appointment and status: Elected to CHRW’s Board effective August 7, 2025; Audit Committee member effective November 6, 2025.
- Board independence context: Upon his appointment, the Board comprised 11 directors, 10 of whom were independent (Board-level disclosure of independence mix).
- Committee structure context: Audit (8 meetings in 2024), Governance (5), Talent & Compensation (9). Technology & Innovation Subcommittee established under Audit in 2025; (members named in 2025 proxy did not include Feitzinger, as he joined later).
- Attendance policy: All directors are expected to attend the Annual Meeting; in 2024, the Board held 5 meetings and each director attended at least 75% of Board/committee meetings. (No individual 2025 attendance disclosed for Feitzinger due to late‑year appointment.)
Fixed Compensation (Director)
| Element | Standard Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer | $110,000 | Non‑employee directors |
| Annual Equity Award (RSUs) | $175,000 | Shifted in 2025 from quarterly grants to a single annual grant at the Annual Meeting |
| Audit Committee – Member Fee | $12,500 | Additional annual cash for committee membership |
| Audit Committee – Chair Fee | $30,000 | If serving as Chair (not applicable to Feitzinger) |
| Independent Chair Additional Retainer | $150,000 (2025) | Increased from $100,000 starting 2025 |
- The Company disclosed that Mr. Feitzinger will receive the standard non‑employee director compensation described in the 2025 proxy.
Performance Compensation
- CHRW does not use performance-conditioned awards for directors; equity is delivered as fully vested RSUs that settle after Board service ends.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current public company boards: None disclosed in CHRW’s 8‑K and press release announcing his appointment.
- Prior roles (potential network relevance): CEO of UTi Worldwide (public at the time; later acquired by DSV), senior Amazon logistics executive.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep freight forwarding and contract logistics operations; scaled global logistics networks (UTi CEO; Amazon VP Global Logistics).
- Technology-enabled logistics and international expansion; Board cited ability to harness technology and operational scale.
- Industrial engineering academic background (Lehigh/Stanford).
Equity Ownership
- Initial beneficial ownership: On his Form 3 (filed Aug 12, 2025), Feitzinger reported “No securities are beneficially owned.”
- Director stock ownership guidelines at CHRW: 5x annual cash retainer within 5 years; includes vested RSUs and beneficially owned stock.
- Hedging/pledging prohibitions and trading controls: CHRW policy prohibits hedging/pledging by directors; pre-clearance and trading windows apply.
| Date | Filing | Reported Holdings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Form 3 (Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership) | 0 shares | “No securities are beneficially owned.” |
Related-Party Transactions / Conflicts
- No related-party transactions or conflicts disclosed for Feitzinger in CHRW’s August 7, 2025 8‑K, November 6, 2025 8‑K/A, or his Form 3.
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Directly relevant operating expertise in global forwarding and tech-enabled logistics; expected to enhance Board oversight of strategy, technology, and operational execution.
- Audit Committee placement provides immediate line‑of‑sight into financial reporting, controls, and risk (including cybersecurity via Audit remit).
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Alignment & incentives:
- Will be compensated under CHRW’s standard non‑employee director program (cash retainer + RSUs), with ownership guidelines (5x retainer) supporting long‑term alignment.
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Watch items / potential investor questions:
- New director; no attendance history yet and initial Form 3 showed zero holdings (equity alignment expected to build via RSUs per program).
- No committee chair roles disclosed; Audit member status confirmed Nov 6, 2025.
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RED FLAGS: None identified in Company filings to date (no related‑party transactions, no hedging/pledging, robust board policies).