Who's Hired and Who's Fired? June 2026 Supply Chain Leadership and Structural Moves

Leadership changes continued across retail, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain technology during June. While executive appointments are common, several of this month's moves stand out because they put supply chain, fleet and operations leaders in positions with broader influence over business performance. As companies look for ways to improve execution, control costs and increase resilience, operational leadership is moving higher up the agenda.

Target Names Jeff England Chief Supply Chain Officer

Target appointed former Walmart executive Jeff England as Chief Supply Chain Officer. England most recently served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at QXO and succeeds Gretchen McCarthy, who is transitioning into an advisory role. The appointment comes as Target continues investing in inventory management, fulfillment speed, distribution network efficiency and broader operational execution initiatives across its retail footprint.

Target has spent the past two years trying to improve execution while navigating softer consumer demand. Bringing in a leader with experience at both Walmart and QXO suggests the company sees supply chain performance as a key part of that effort.

YMX Logistics Appoints Adam Buttgenbach Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention

YMX Logistics appointed Adam Buttgenbach as Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention. Buttgenbach brings more than 20 years of experience across logistics, procurement, fleet operations and enterprise transformation.

Prior to joining YMX, he served as Global Procurement Director, Fleet Transformation at PepsiCo, leading fleet modernization initiatives across one of the world's largest commercial fleets. He also held leadership positions at Custom Truck One Source and Brink's.

The appointment highlights a growing focus on yard operations, an area that often receives less attention than transportation or warehousing despite its direct impact on asset utilization, safety and network efficiency.

Adam Buttgenbach as Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention, YMX Logistics

The Hershey Company Announces Supply Chain Leadership Succession

The Hershey Company appointed Mitchell Arends as Chief Supply Chain Officer effective June 22. He succeeds Jason Reiman, a 30-year company veteran who will remain through April 2027 to support the transition. Arends is expected to lead integrated planning, digital supply chain initiatives and network optimization efforts across Hershey's manufacturing and distribution operations.

The lengthy handover period is notable. Consumer goods companies rarely leave supply chain leadership transitions to chance, particularly when production, sourcing and distribution networks are tightly interconnected.

Marimekko Creates Expanded Supply Chain Leadership Role

Marimekko appointed Karolin Stjerna as Chief Operating Officer, Supply Chain and member of the management group. The move combines operational and supply chain responsibilities under a single executive as the company continues international expansion and seeks tighter coordination between sourcing, production and fulfillment activities.

The structure reflects a broader trend seen across manufacturers and retailers, where companies are bringing supply chain and operational decision-making closer together rather than managing them as separate functions.

Linfox Leadership Shake-Up

Peter Fox exited his role as Executive Chairman of Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand and Linfox International following an unexpected governance restructuring. Former Australian Defence Secretary Dennis Richardson was named interim leader of the logistics division while the company transitions toward a new governance model.

Leadership changes at Linfox tend to attract attention well beyond the company itself. As one of the largest logistics providers in the Asia-Pacific region, shifts at the top can have implications across customer, carrier and supplier networks.

Newmont Reshapes Operations Leadership Team

Mining giant Newmont appointed Mark Rodgers as Chief Operating Officer as part of a broader executive overhaul under CEO Natascha Viljoen. While primarily a mining business, Newmont operates one of the world's largest global materials, maintenance and operational supply networks. The restructuring also included new finance and technical leadership appointments.

For asset-intensive industries, operational performance increasingly depends on supply chain reliability, maintenance planning and equipment availability. Leadership changes in these areas are becoming more visible as companies look for efficiency gains without major capital expansion.

What These Moves Tell Us

The common thread across June's appointments is a greater emphasis on execution. Whether the role involves supply chain, fleet management or broader operations, companies are putting experienced operators in positions where they can influence business performance more directly. In many cases, the goal is no longer just managing the supply chain efficiently - it is using operational capability as a competitive advantage.