GXO Logistics announces formation of Defense Advisory Board

GXO Logistics (GXO) announced the formation of a new Defense Advisory Board to advise GXO as it expands its portfolio of advanced logistics solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. The Defense Advisory Board will provide actionable defense industry insights and strategic guidance on growth opportunities within the sector. Members of the newly appointed Defense Advisory Board include: Rob Dickerson – Dickerson works in government and military business development for aviation innovator Beta Technologies. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, he served in senior leadership roles including J-5 Division Chief, Brigade Commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade and service with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Kurt Gutierrez – Gutierrez is a managing partner and business leader with more than 25 years of executive experience across operations, finance, and sales. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, he combines military leadership with disciplined business execution. Chad Hennings – Hennings is a former U.S. Air Force officer, entrepreneur and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys. Rear Admiral Jonathan A. Yuen – Admiral Yuen is a senior logistics and supply chain leader and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. Prior, he served as the 47th Chief of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps, overseeing global Navy logistics operations, including more than 20,000 personnel, 110 facilities and $33B in inventory while reporting directly to the Chief of Naval Operations.