Arun Rajan serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at C.H. Robinson. In this role, Arun leads the Product, Technology, Data Science, Analytics and Marketing organizations under a single vision to capitalize on our digital opportunity in service of our customers, carriers and employees. The COO organization sits at the center of the company’s customers, business strategy and technology platforms, driving industry-leading customer experience and value for the nearly 200,000 carriers and customers of C.H. Robinson.

Arun joined C.H. Robinson in September 2021 as Chief Product Officer. Before joining, Arun was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Whole Foods Market, part of Amazon, where he led the creation and execution of the technology strategy for a large-scale transformation from a legacy technology landscape and ways of working to modern engineering practices and a technology landscape that heavily leveraged AWS/Amazon technology.

Previously, Arun held leadership positions at customer-obsessed Zappos, through its acquisition by Amazon, serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 2014 to 2019 and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2009 to 2013. As Zappos COO, Arun was accountable for the financial performance of Zappos and was responsible for creating and operationalizing business strategy across all major functions including merchandising, marketing, technology and fulfillment with a focus on sustainable and profitable long-term growth. During his time as Zappos CTO, Arun led the creation and execution of Zappos’ technology and data strategy in the context of rapid business growth and scalability.

Arun has been building and operating Internet based solutions since the mid ‘90s. His earlier career included roles as the CTO of One Kings Lane in San Francisco, Co-founder and CTO of New York City’s Intent Media, CTO of Travelocity Europe and LastMinute.com in London, and Co-Founder and CTO of ITRadar.com in Minneapolis.

Mac Pinkerton was named President of North American Surface Transportation in January 2019. Prior executive positions with the company include Vice President, Service Lines from July 2017 – December 2018 and Vice President, Transportation from October 2010 – June 2017. Previous to his executive roles, Mac was General Manager in the Mobile, Alabama and Dallas, Texas offices. Mac began his career with C.H. Robinson in 1997 as a transportation representative. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University.

As Chief Human Resources & ESG Officer at C.H. Robinson, Angie Freeman is a member of the executive team and leads the company’s global talent and sustainability strategies, including recruiting, compensation, learning and leadership development, culture and talent brand, environmental impact, charitable giving, and diversity and inclusion. Angie leads teams around the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. In addition, Angie has served as the President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation, which along with the company has contributed approximately $30 million to charitable organizations.

Angie has had a unique career with experiences leading a wide variety of areas, including Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs.

During her career, Angie has also provided board leadership to several organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), a manufacturer of commercial specialty vehicles. In addition, she serves on the Board of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation, the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration Advisory Board, and the Gartner Global CHRO Board. Previous board experiences include serving as Chairman of LeadersUp, a national non-profit founded by Starbucks that supports increased employment opportunity for at-risk youth, and Community Health Charities of Minnesota. In addition, Angie has played an active role in numerous transportation and logistics industry organizations, including serving on committees within the National Industrial Transportation League, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. She is also a frequent public speaker on talent strategy and leadership topics.

Angie is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Comparative Politics, with Distinction, from the London School of Economics.

Michael W. Neill was named Chief Technology Officer in June 2018. Previous positions with the company include IT Director, Application Development from 2010 to 2018; IT Director, Infrastructure and Security from 2005 to 2010; and Software Development Manager from 2002 to 2004. Prior to joining C.H. Robinson in 2002, Mike held IT management positions at ADC Telecommunications and Trans Consolidated Incorporated. Mike earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota – Duluth and a Master of Science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Jose Rossignoli was named President of Robinson Fresh in January 2023. In this role, Jose is committed to working with our people, growers, suppliers and customers to uphold Robinson Fresh’s position as one of the leading supply chain companies in the fresh food industry. Jose has been with Robinson Fresh for 10 years, and has 20 years of global experience in the supply chain industry. Prior to joining Robinson Fresh, Jose led sales and marketing for two different privately held organizations in the fresh produce space. He has his Masters of Agribusiness and Agriculture Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Florida.

Chris Mills was named Vice President of Europe Surface Transportation (EST) in January 2023. Chris joined C.H. Robinson in June 2000 in the Columbus, OH office, where he held various customer, carrier and leadership roles. In 2003, he was promoted to Branch Manager of the Birmingham, England office, a role in which he led the successful relocation of the office to Manchester, England. In 2013, Chris was promoted to Director of the West region for EST, where he focused on the growth of the branch network, performance management, people development, and talent review and planning. He was promoted to Director of Account Management, EST in 2020. Throughout his 22 years with the company, Chris has proven to be a trusted leader and partner to both EST customers and colleagues alike. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Transportation and Logistics from Ohio State University.

As Chief Communications Officer at C.H. Robinson, Duncan Burns is responsible for leading the company’s internal and external communications in support of C.H. Robinson’s business goals and corporate reputation. In his role he leads our enterprise and business communications strategy, media relations and reputation management, executive communications, internal communications, crisis communications, digital, social and other initiatives. Duncan joined C.H. Robinson in 2020. 

Duncan’s prior roles include VP, External Communications at Fannie Mae, the Fortune 25 financial services company and SVP, Global Communications and MD, Washington D.C. office for ICANN, one of the critical organizations responsible for the technical administration of the Internet. He also spent more than a decade at global public relations firm Hill+Knowlton Strategies, in the U.S. and U.K., in a range of roles including as EVP and Global Energy Practice Director, General Manager-Washington D.C. and SVP in the Technology Practice. 

Duncan has an M.A. in United States Politics and Government and a B.A. in United States Studies from the University of Essex.