MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply
chain management solutions, today announced that Robert J. Eck,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Anixter International, Inc.
(NYSE: AXE) has been elected to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Eck, 53, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Anixter International since 2008. Based in Glenview, Ill., Anixter is a
$5.5 billion global distributor of communications and security products,
electrical and electronic wire and cable, fasteners and other small
components. Before his current position, Mr. Eck served as Anixter’s
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that
position, he was also Anixter’s Executive Vice President of Enterprise
Cabling and Security Systems, where he was responsible for this business
segment’s profitability and strategy in North America and emerging
markets. Having joined Anixter in 1989, Mr. Eck boasts a successful
22-year career with the company, where he has held roles of increasing
responsibility in operations, strategy, sales and marketing, information
technology, and human resources.
“Bob is a dynamic leader who has brought success to every area he has
led and who is now driving strong profitability and growth for his
company,” said Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton.
“We are honored that he has agreed to serve on our board as we continue
to make strong progress at Ryder. The depth of his knowledge and
seasoned leadership will serve our Company well.”
Mr. Eck is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., where
he received a bachelor’s degree in economics.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock is a component of the
Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound
Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as the top third party
logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2010 “50 Green Partners”
listing. Ryder also ranked 114 out of the top 500 U.S. companies and
sixth in its industry sector in the 2010 Newsweek Green Rankings. Security
Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security
practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and
warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross
Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting national and local disaster
preparedness and response efforts. For more information on Ryder System,
Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and
information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking
statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including
those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not
possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess
the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.