C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics platforms, is proud to announce Thomas Schoett as vice president, Latin America (LATAM), Global Forwarding. He will report to Mike Short, president of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson.

Thomas joined C.H. Robinson in May 2017 as the regional director of South America. In his time with the company, he has improved global alignment and increased our presence on regional trade lanes that are important to our customer base. His efforts continue to add to our global suite of services and the ability for customers to work with one provider for all their logistics and technology needs.

“Thomas brings a deep knowledge of the region, logistics expertise and leadership skills to this role,” Short said. “He will focus on creating synergy within the region and further develop global trade lanes to and from LATAM.”

Latin America is an important part of the company’s Global Forwarding growth strategy, and focused strategic alignment and strong partnerships are critical for continued success.

“I am delighted to be leading the LATAM team,” Schoett said. “Through our network of experts in LATAM and around the globe, we continue to act as an extension of our customer’s teams and drive personalized solutions according to their needs in the region. Additionally, our technology built by and for supply chain experts offers market-leading solutions and real-time visibility to drive better outcomes for our customers’ supply chains.”