RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced the appointment of Steve Lewis as Chief Operating Officer, effective Sept. 3, 2024. Mr. Lewis brings extensive senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain management, as well as a honed approach to driving business growth through operational excellence.
“Steve has a proven track record of developing and deploying operating systems that support profitable growth and performance in a variety of industry verticals worldwide,” said Jim Kessler, CEO of RB Global. “His diverse experience, commitment to speed of delivery, and ability to scale efficient operations will add significant value to our leadership team as we continue to focus on our partners and instill operating excellence across the organization. On behalf of the Board and management team, I am delighted to welcome him to the company.”
“Quarter after quarter, RB Global has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to operational excellence to drive growth and create meaningful value for the business,” said Mr. Lewis. “Together with Jim and the rest of the leadership team, I look forward to taking an active role in delivering on that mission for all of RB Global’s customers, clients, partners and team members.”
Prior to RB Global, Mr. Lewis served as Division President at GXO Logistics, where he was responsible for the operational processes, technological capabilities and safety standards at more than 120 distribution centers – across numerous verticals and products – including industrial, manufacturing and automotive. He also previously held leadership positions at XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, and Penn Power Group, a provider of fleet services for highway equipment, transport refrigeration and power generation. Mr. Lewis is a retired U.S. Naval Officer, with over 20 years of operations and supply chain experience in the areas of product development, continuous improvement and lifecycle logistics.
Mr. Lewis is a member of the Supply Chain Advisory Board at the University of Kansas. He holds an undergraduate degree from Chaminade University and a Master of Managerial Economics from the University of Oklahoma.
About RB Global
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 14 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and VeriTread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.
Forward-Looking Statements
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