Arun Rajan serves as the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer (CSIO) at C.H. Robinson. In this role, Arun oversees Robinson’s enterprise strategy and innovation process, from creation to implementation, and measures the company’s performance against strategic goals. He also leads research, analysis and competitive intelligence to inform major company decisions related to the portfolio, mergers and acquisitions and organizational transformation.

In his prior position as Chief Operating Officer, Arun focused on accelerating digital transformation and delivering financial outcomes. He led the Product, Technology, Data Science and Analytics organizations with a mission to align business strategy, technological innovation, and execution to surpass the expectations of customers, carriers and shareholders by empowering employees with purpose-built technology.

Arun joined C.H. Robinson in September 2021 as Chief Product Officer. Prior to joining Robinson, he held technology and operating leadership roles at innovative, digital-first companies that have transformed entire industries. Arun was the Chief Technology Officer 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.

Arun also held leadership positions at customer-obsessed Zappos, through its acquisition by Amazon, serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2019 and Chief Technology Officer from 2009 to 2013. As Zappos Chief Operating Officer, 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.

Michael Castagnetto was named president of North American Surface Transportation ("NAST") in January 2024. Prior executive positions with the company include Vice President, Customer Success in NAST from January 2023 – January 2024 and President of Robinson Fresh from December 2019 – January 2023. Michael began his career with C.H. Robinson in 2005 and has held various leadership roles including sourcing manager at Food Source, general manager of the tropical and dry vegetable categories, director of global supply and vice president of global sourcing. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College of California.

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.

As Chief Communications Officer at C.H. Robinson, Duncan Burns is responsible for leading the company’s global internal and external communications and marketing teams in support of C.H. Robinson’s strategic business goals, customer goals and corporate reputation. Areas of focus include global communications and marketing strategies, media relations and reputation management, executive communications, internal communications, crisis communications, digital communications and marketing, 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.

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.

Jordan T. Kass was named President of Managed Services in January 2015. He previously served as Vice President of Management Services and Director of the TMC division. Jordan began his career in 1994 at American Backhaulers and subsequently joined C.H. Robinson in 2000 following the acquisition of American Backhaulers. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University.