Americold Appoints Robert S. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer
Americold AG真人官方ty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, has appointed Robert S. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective September 1, 2025. Chambers, currently serving as President, succeeds retiring CEO George Chappelle.
Chambers brings 12 years of experience at Americold and nearly two decades in logistics and supply chain management. His previous roles include President of Americas, Executive VP, Chief Commercial Officer, and VP of Commercial Finance. The company has reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial outlook previously communicated on August 7, 2025.
The leadership transition comes as part of the Board's long-term succession planning, with Chambers set to focus on advancing Americold's strategic priorities and operational excellence in temperature-controlled logistics.
Americold AG真人官方ty Trust (NYSE: COLD), leader mondiale nella logistica a temperatura controllata, ha nominato Robert S. Chambers nuovo Amministratore Delegato e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dall'1 settembre 2025. Chambers, attualmente Presidente, succede al CEO in pensionamento George Chappelle.
Chambers vanta 12 anni di esperienza in Americold e quasi due decenni nel settore della logistica e della gestione della supply chain. Tra i suoi incarichi precedenti figurano Presidente delle Americhe, Executive VP, Chief Commercial Officer e VP della Finanza Commerciale. L'azienda ha confermato le previsioni finanziarie per l'intero anno 2025 comunicate il 7 agosto 2025.
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Americold AG真人官方ty Trust (NYSE: COLD), ein weltweit f眉hrendes Unternehmen f眉r temperaturgef眉hrte Logistik, hat Robert S. Chambers zum Chief Executive Officer und Vorstandsmitglied ernannt, wirksam zum 1. September 2025. Chambers, derzeit Pr盲sident, folgt dem ausscheidenden CEO George Chappelle nach.
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- Seamless leadership transition with internal candidate having 12 years of company experience
- New CEO brings extensive industry expertise in logistics and supply chain management
- Company reaffirms full-year 2025 financial outlook, indicating stability during transition
- Appointment follows thoughtful long-term succession planning by the Board
- Departure of experienced CEO George Chappelle after successful tenure
- Appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of Board of Directors effective September 1, 2025
- Builds on progressive leadership experience with Americold and nearly two decades in logistics and supply chain management
- Underscores Board鈥檚 commitment to thoughtful, long-term succession planning
- Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2025 Financial Outlook
ATLANTA, GA., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold AG真人官方ty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today announced the company鈥檚 Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Robert S. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Americold, effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Chambers鈥� appointment follows George Chappelle鈥檚 decision to retire from the company and Board following a distinguished four-decade career.
Mr. Chambers has extensive leadership experience in warehouse and supply chain management, as well as considerable financial and operational expertise. He currently serves as Americold鈥檚 President, overseeing the company鈥檚 global operations including, commercial strategy, sales, engineering, development, information technology, customer experience, and supply chain innovation. Throughout his 12-year career with Americold, he has played a key role in shaping the company鈥檚 commercial business practices and corporate strategy across a variety of end-market conditions. Prior to Mr. Chambers鈥� current role, he served as President, Americas; Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer; and Vice President of Commercial Finance.
Beyond his experience with Americold, Mr. Chambers has a broad background in supply chain and logistics, including serving as Chief Financial Officer of Saia Inc., a publicly listed transportation and logistics company, as well as leadership roles at CEVA Logistics. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chambers worked for KPMG and is a licensed CPA and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He currently serves on the boards of the Global Cold Chain Alliance and the Stetson University School of Business.
"Rob is a seasoned industry executive with deep institutional and industry knowledge,鈥� said Mark Patterson, Americold鈥檚 Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. 鈥淗is contributions to the business over the past 12 years have been instrumental to Americold's success, and his strategic vision and experience make him the ideal leader to guide the company, its people and investments into the future. Rob鈥檚 background in supply chain and logistics has brought new perspectives to the business, setting standards for commercial excellence across the industry, while unlocking unique opportunities with our strategic partners and customers. He has demonstrated strong leadership, and along with the company鈥檚 deep and talented executive team, we are confident that Rob will continue to advance Americold鈥檚 strategic priorities and position it to deliver long-term value for all stakeholders.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to take on the CEO role for Americold and look forward to working alongside our talented and dedicated team of associates around the globe,鈥� said Mr. Chambers. 鈥淲e have an opportunity to build on our reputation for service and operational excellence and position Americold as the provider of choice to the world's largest food manufacturers, distributors and retailers. I believe we have the right people, assets and strategy to unlock the long-term growth potential for our business and I'm excited by the opportunities ahead.鈥�
Mr. Patterson continued, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank George for his invaluable leadership and contributions to Americold. His strategic vision and passion for operational excellence have established a strong foundation for continued growth and success. The Board and leadership team extend their deep appreciation for his service to Americold and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement."
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to have led Americold through a period of exciting growth, including improved service levels, increased efficiencies and expanded margins,鈥� said Mr. Chappelle. 鈥淭ogether, we鈥檝e built a strong foundation grounded in operational excellence, customer trust, and a culture of accountability, positioning Americold for long-term success. I鈥檓 confident that under Rob鈥檚 leadership, the company will continue to thrive in the future as the team builds on its global network of mission-critical cold-chain infrastructure.鈥�
Americold reaffirms its full-year 2025 financial outlook as communicated on August 7, 2025, when it reported second quarter 2025 results and remains focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
The company will be participating in several investment conferences over the coming months to provide investors with the opportunity to meet with members of the executive leadership team, including Mr. Chambers and Jay Wells, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Upcoming conference participation includes the 17th Annual Evercore AG真人官方 Estate Conference from September 3-5; Bank of America 2025 Global AG真人官方 Estate Conference from September 9-11; and Nareit's REITworld 2025 Annual Conference during December 8-11, 2025.
About Americold
Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America 鈥� totaling approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet 鈥� Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.
Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.
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