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Doug Smith Appointed as Chief People Officer at Forward Air Corporation

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Doug Smith Appointed as Chief People Officer at Forward Air Corporation

Doug Smith Appointed as Chief People Officer at Forward Air Corporation

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Dallas, Texas, United States, December 2024 – Doug Smith has joined Forward Air Corporation as Chief People Officer, where he will lead the organization’s HR strategy, talent management, and workforce transformation efforts. Doug’s extensive career spans leadership roles in HR across various industries, making him well-suited to strengthen Forward Air’s culture and support its strategic goals.

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Prior to joining Forward Air, Doug was Senior Vice President of Human Resources – North America at CEVA Logistics, where he oversaw HR operations for four years, driving talent development and employee engagement initiatives.

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He also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Roadrunner Transportation Systems, where he provided organizational leadership for a dynamic transportation service provider.

Doug spent seven years at ATI (Allegheny Technologies Incorporated), holding multiple HR leadership positions across its business units, where he was responsible for HR strategy for 4,200 employees across the U.S., England, and Poland. Earlier in his career, he held senior HR roles at Sara Lee Fresh Bakery, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and Watkins Motor Lines, focusing on talent acquisition, labor relations, and HR transformations.

About Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air Corporation is a premier provider of expedited ground transportation services, offering solutions such as expedited linehaul (TL & LTL), pick-up and delivery, intermodal drayage, pool distribution, and specialized temperature-controlled logistics. For over 25 years, Forward Air has been at the forefront of innovation in the transportation industry, delivering superior technologies and systems to meet the evolving needs of customers across North America. As a trusted partner in the supply chain, Forward Air is committed to driving customer success by providing seamless and reliable logistics solutions.

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