GXO Logistics (GXO) Gets 12% Boost on New CEO Welcome

Angelica Ballesteros

Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 5:25 PM 2 min read

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) is one of the 10 Stocks End Trading Week Soaring, Outshining Wall Street.

GXO Logistics saw its share prices rise by 12.13 percent to close at $47.97 apiece  as investor sentiment was boosted by the appointment of Patrick Kelleher as its new chief executive officer.

Effective August 19, 2025, Kelleher will assume the highest role at GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) where he will be tasked to lead and manage the overall direction and success of the company.

Kelleher has 33 years of experience in the global supply chain, strategic leadership, and operational excellence, having held senior executive roles at DHL Supply Chain—a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Most recently, he served as CEO for North America where he oversaw significant growth and operational improvements across the business.

A fleet of trucks leaving a depot, loaded with consumer goods, representing the companies logistical services.

“Patrick is a world-class operator with the relevant experience to lead GXO through its next phase of growth. His proven track record and deep expertise in engineered solutions, automation, and cutting-edge contract logistics make him uniquely qualified to drive value for our customers and shareholder,” said Brad Jacobs, GXO Logistics, Inc.’s (NYSE:GXO) chairman of the board.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.