XPO appoints Michael Abrahams as Chief Communications Officer
XPO, a world-class provider of freight transportation has named Michael Abrahams as their Chief Communications Officer. Patino Associates led this search out of our DC office.
Michael will be responsible for the effective communication of XPO’s strategy and culture with its key stakeholders. As a part of his remit, he will oversee corporate and financial communications, reputation management, employee communications, media relations and digital engagement. Prior to joining XPO, Michael built a career as a communications professional over the last three decades. As a partner with FGS Global, he was an advisor to multiple Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Earlier, he managed strategic communications for a major U.S. media organization and worked in U.S. politics. Mr. Abrahams holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin.
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO/2021 Revenue $12.8B) is a leading provider of freight transportation, primarily a top-three provider of truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL) capacity in North America. XPO helps companies de-risk their supply chains by moving their goods using cutting-edge technology. The company provides truck capacity at scale to 50,000 shippers through a global network of 771 locations and approximately 42,000 employees. XPO was founded in 2011 to provide exceptional value to customers and generate meaningful returns for shareholders and was the 7th best-performing stock of the last decade in the Fortune 500, according to Bloomberg data.