Who’s Hired and Who’s Fired: May 2026 Leadership Moves
- Evan Porter
- May 29
- 2 min read
The past month delivered several high-level appointments in supply chain and logistics, concentrated in retail, healthcare, and specialized services. These moves point to ongoing pressure to tighten global execution, control costs, and improve reliability amid persistent volatility.
Target Appoints Jeff England as EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Target named Jeff England EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, effective May 31, 2026. He joins from QXO.
The appointment comes as the retailer continues to manage a large store footprint and complex distribution network, with clear focus on omnichannel execution and cost efficiency.
Medtronic Appoints Rogerio Branco as SVP and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer Medtronic appointed Rogerio Branco to the role of SVP and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer.
In medical devices, consistent supply and operational discipline remain critical for maintaining service levels across global markets.
Harbor Logistics Appoints Scott Auslund as CEO Harbor Logistics named Scott Auslund CEO effective May 4, 2026. The company also appointed Park Williams as Senior Vice President of Sales and Jeff Martin as Vice President of Transportation.
These changes reflect efforts to sharpen commercial execution and day-to-day operational performance in transportation and supply chain services.
Envirotainer Appoints Aymeric Chandavoine as Chief Executive Officer Envirotainer appointed Aymeric Chandavoine CEO effective May 1, 2026.
The move targets stronger execution in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics, a segment with strict regulatory and reliability demands.
Departures and Layoffs Workforce reductions remained targeted and operationally driven. Key examples include:
FreshRealm: Over 1,000 employees – Chapter 11 bankruptcy linked to listeria issues and declining demand.
GEODIS: 238 employees in Rialto, California – facility closure as part of restructuring.
Ryder System: 151 employees in Green Bay, Wisconsin – tied to non-renewal of a major customer contract.
DSV: 163 employees in Edwardsville, Illinois – following loss of a key customer contract.
FedEx: 305 employees in Fort Worth, Texas and additional reductions – part of broader Network 2.0 optimization.
Nike: Approximately 775 employees across distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi – linked to supply chain footprint adjustments and automation acceleration.
National Distribution Centers: 96 employees in Arizona – facility closure during restructuring.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services: President and CEO Eli Glickman will step down after a six-month transition. The board has begun a search for his successor.
The Signals
May 2026 continues a pattern of selective leadership upgrades aimed at operational discipline and external capability, paired with disciplined cost actions and structural adjustments across warehousing, transportation, and distribution networks.
