MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that Ryder CIO Rajeev
Ravindran was recognized at the South Florida Business Journal
2018 Technology Awards in Davie, Fla. on Oct. 11, as one of three
finalists for CIO of the Year. The annual award ceremony recognizes
leaders in information technology who have demonstrated the ability to
align technology direction with company strategy, in order to drive
innovation and, ultimately, organizational growth.
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Rajeev Ravindran, Ryder CIO. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Alignment with the business is critical,” said Mr. Ravindran. “It’s a
different mindset, a powerful shift to shared ownership that enables
digital business innovation and increased speed to market. At Ryder,
business and IT are one; we work together to deliver cutting-edge,
technology-enabled business solutions that continue to position our
customers for success.”
Mr. Ravindran was appointed to the position of CIO at Ryder in January.
He is a member of Ryder’s Leadership Team and is responsible for all
aspects of Ryder’s IT organization, including the technology, vision,
strategy, and execution of Ryder’s key IT platforms and systems.
“This is an era in which customer-facing technologies, digital
capabilities, and the integration of core software systems are critical
to the customer experience,” said Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez.
“Rajeev has driven significant results over the course of his 20 years
as a leader in the IT industry, and his impressive leadership experience
has already proven valuable to Ryder.”
Prior to joining Ryder, Mr. Ravindran was the CIO and Group Vice
President at JM Enterprises, where he was with the company since 2003
and held the position for six years. With more than two decades of IT
leadership experience, he has worked in roles at various companies
including Interactive Metronome, Asista.com, and AutoNation. Mr.
Ravindran earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Computer
Engineering from the University of Miami.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
S&P MidCap 400® index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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