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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 9, 2007)

Filed November 9, 2007For Securities:EXPD

Summary

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2007, to report significant executive leadership changes. Effective January 1, 2008, R. Jordan Gates has been appointed President-Chief Operating Officer, and Timothy C. Barber has been appointed President-Global Sales and Marketing. This report signals a planned transition in key operational and commercial leadership roles within the company. Investors should note that Mr. Gates will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until his successor is appointed, indicating a period of overlapping responsibilities and a focus on ensuring a smooth handover. The company has filed a press release detailing these promotions as an exhibit to this report, which may offer further context on the strategic rationale and future direction under this new leadership structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1R. Jordan Gates appointed President-Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2008.
  • 2Timothy C. Barber appointed President-Global Sales and Marketing, effective January 1, 2008.
  • 3R. Jordan Gates will continue as Chief Financial Officer until a replacement is named.
  • 4The report announces significant changes in senior executive roles.
  • 5A press release detailing these promotions is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The filing indicates a planned transition in operational and commercial leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is reporting the appointments of R. Jordan Gates as President-Chief Operating Officer and Timothy C. Barber as President-Global Sales and Marketing, both effective January 1, 2008.

No, R. Jordan Gates will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until a replacement has been named, ensuring continuity in financial oversight during this transition.

The new roles for R. Jordan Gates and Timothy C. Barber are effective January 1, 2008.

The company has filed a press release dated November 8, 2007, as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which provides further information regarding these promotions.