Expeditors Appoints David A. Hackett as CFO
Bradley S. Powell to Retire
“Dave has fully integrated himself into our finance and accounting operations and fits seamlessly with our culture, having worked closely with Brad to learn our services, business model and strategies since joining Expeditors as Vice President of Finance in May 2024,� said Daniel R. Wall, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Dave also worked directly with our other executives and the Board and traveled to many Districts throughout our global network to learn our operations at the field level and meet with a great many employees. With his wealth of financial capabilities and demonstrated leadership, we are fully confident in Dave’s ability to step in as CFO.�
Wall added, “I can’t thank Brad enough for his strong hand in overseeing our financial health and growth. Brad built a strong team around him and managed through some of the most difficult events in our company’s history, including the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, Brad has brought unflappable leadership and strategic thinking to the role of Chief Financial Officer. At least as significantly, Brad brought us his unrelenting focus on investing in our people, profitability, and cash flow. Over the past 17 years under Brad, Expeditors has increased its dividend from
Upon his appointment, Hackett commented, “The Expeditors culture is unique, and I appreciate getting to know so many people throughout the organization. I'm humbled and honored to build on Brad’s legacy in leading the finance and accounting function as part of the executive team of this great company. I'm also excited to help shape strategy that drives sustainable, profitable, and capital-efficient growth for our employees and shareholders.�
Dave Hackett, 52, joined Expeditors in May 2024 as Vice President, Finance. Prior to Expeditors, Hackett served in many roles across finance at NIKE, Inc. for nearly 16 years, with 7 of these years as a vice president in the finance and strategy function as part of the NIKE Corporate Leadership Team. During his time at NIKE, he led external reporting, was Controller of
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in
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Daniel R. Wall
President and Chief Executive Officer
(206) 674-3455
Bradley S. Powell
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(206) 674-3412
Geoffrey Buscher
Director - Investor Relations
(206) 892-4510
Source: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.