Begeleiden met ervaring en visie
Het leiderschap van Omni Logistics is gebaseerd op tientallen jaren ervaring in transport, supply chain management en wereldwijde handel. Onze leiders combineren verschillende achtergronden in logistiek, technologie, operations en klantenservice om een team te creëren dat innovatie en resultaten stimuleert. Met een duidelijke focus op strategie en uitvoering zorgt het managementteam van Omni Logistics ervoor dat onze klanten kunnen profiteren van efficiënte, schaalbare en toekomstgerichte logistieke oplossingen.
Uitvoerend Leiderschapsteam
Shawn Stewart
President en algemeen directeur
Shawn Stewart is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience in logistics and transportation and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2024.
He previously served as President and Managing Director, North America at CEVA Logistics, where he led a network spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean and oversaw a team of more than 15,000 employees and over $5 billion in top-line turnover.
Mr. Stewart is a veteran of the United States Navy and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his exemplary service aboard the USS Inchon and USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Jamie Pierson
Financieel directeur
Jamie Pierson has served as Forward Air’s Chief Financial Officer since May 2024.
He is an accomplished finance leader with extensive experience supporting business and financial transformations across both public and private companies. Prior to Forward Air, he served as CFO at MV Transportation, Ecobat Technologies, Yellow Corporation (f/k/a YRC Worldwide), and Interim CFO of Horizon Global and PrimeSource Building Products.
Mr. Pierson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance and accounting, and a master’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance and entrepreneurship, from The University of Texas.
Michael L. Hance
Hoofd Juridische Zaken en Secretaris
Michael Hance has served as Forward Air’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since May 2014, overseeing the Company’s legal affairs.
Mr. Hance joined Forward Air in 2006 and previously held roles as Staff Counsel, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Before joining Forward Air, Mr. Hance practiced law with the law firms of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. and Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC.
He holds a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law, a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and religion from Carson-Newman College.
Eric Brandt
Commercieel directeur
Eric Brandt has served as Forward Air’s Chief Commercial Officer since November 2024, leading the development and execution of Forward Air’s commercial strategy.
He is a seasoned leader with deep understanding of global logistics and supply chain management with demonstrated expertise in end-to-end logistics solutions, freight management, and supply chain innovations across various industries. Prior to joining Forward Air, Mr. Brandt was Executive Vice President of Business Development at CEVA Logistics and held leadership roles at Esprit, Panalpina, Crane Worldwide Logistics and Agility.
Mr. Brandt holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a bachelor’s degree in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Jessica Herren
Chief Solutions Design en Customer Experience Officer
Jessica Herren has served as Forward Air’s Chief Solutions Design and Customer Experience Officer since November 2024, overseeing the development, execution, and optimization of customer-centric supply chain strategy and solutions across the enterprise.
With over two decades of experience in logistics and international trade, Ms. Herren is a seasoned executive known for driving strategic initiatives and delivering operational excellence. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Customs & International Trade at CEVA Logistics, where she led customs and trade product strategy across more than 50 countries.
Ms. Herren holds a bachelor’s degree in business and management from the University of Phoenix and is a licensed customs broker.
Doug Smith
Chief People Officer
Doug Smith has served as Forward Air’s Chief People Officer since December 2024 and leads Forward Air’s human resources function, including initiatives supporting capacity growth and retention.
A seasoned Human Resources leader with more than 25 years of experience across multiple industries, he brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience aligning functional teams to business strategy domestically and internationally. Prior to joining Forward Air, Mr. Smith was Senior Vice President of Human Resources at CEVA Logistics.
Mr. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Karl Khambatta
Stafchef
Karl Khambatta is stafchef. Karl rapporteert aan de CEO en leidt de ontwikkeling van strategische initiatieven met het Executive Leadership Team. Hij is verantwoordelijk voor het uitvoeren van transformatie-initiatieven en het vergroten van de organisatorische capaciteiten om resultaten te leveren in de hele onderneming. Voordat hij bij het bedrijf kwam, was hij Stafchef van de CEO en Vice President Transformatie en Strategie voor CEVA Logistics, Noord-Amerika. Hij brengt diepgaande ervaring op het gebied van logistiek, strategie en bedrijfstransformatie naar het team, nadat hij ook wereldwijde leidinggevende functies heeft bekleed bij onder andere Agility. Karl behaalde een MBA aan de Georgia State University en een bachelor in biomedische techniek aan de Universiteit van Mumbai.
Lance Sons
Chief Information Officer
Lance Sons has served as Chief Information Officer since February 2026, overseeing the enterprise Information Technology (IT) function and cybersecurity.
He is an accomplished IT executive with more than 25 years of global leadership experience across logistics, technology, and automotive sectors. Throughout his career, Mr. Sons has driven largescale modernization initiatives, strengthened cybersecurity and governance, delivered cloud native platforms that generated significant operational savings, and built high performing global teams.
Prior to joining Forward Air, he served as Global Chief Information Officer at PSA BDP and held leadership roles at Dell and General Motors. Mr. Sons holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin.
Tim Osborne
President van Amerikaanse en Canadese activiteiten
Tim Osborne has served as Forward Air’s President of U.S. and Canada Operations since 1996 and oversees North American ground operations and more than 200 locations.
With more than four decades of experience in the transportation and logistics industry, Mr. Osborne is a seasoned executive with an exemplary track record of success.
He originally joined Forward Air as a Station Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina and has advanced through roles including Regional Vice President of Operations, Senior Vice President of Operations and Executive Vice President of Operations. Prior to Forward Air, Mr. Osborne worked for Rocket Express and UPS. Mr. Osborne holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from King University and attended the Executive Education program at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.
Fábio Mendunekas
President van Latijns-Amerika
Fábio Mendunekas has served as Omni Logistics’ President of Latin America Operations since August 2025 and oversees all operations in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
He has extensive experience in business development and operations throughout Latin America and North America, having also served as Chief Operating Officer of Contract Logistics for CEVA Logistics and holding executive positions at DHL Express, Syncreon, NCR and Ryder Logistics.
Mr. Mendunekas holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from FIA/USP in São Paulo and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidade ABC.
Joanna Zhu
President of Asia-Pacific
Joanna Zhu joined Omni Logistics in January 2026 as President of Asia-Pacific, responsible for APAC operations, growth execution and operational efficiency.
A seasoned logistics and transportation executive, Joanna brings deep expertise in regional expansion, operational transformation, and cross-border supply chain leadership across Asia-Pacific markets.
Prior to Omni Logistics, Ms. Zhu held multiple senior leadership roles at CEVA Logistics, ultimately serving as Managing Director for North Asia, and earlier in her career, she specialized in air freight at Kuehne+Nagel. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Omni logistiek leiderschap
Visie die inspireert
Onze leiders zetten een duidelijke koers uit voor Omni Logistics, gericht op innovatie, groei en succes voor de klant. Door vooruit te kijken en te anticiperen op veranderingen, zorgen ze ervoor dat we een wereldwijde logistieke partner blijven die op de toekomst is voorbereid.
Mensen eerst
Sterk leiderschap begint met het waarderen van mensen. Onze leiders koesteren een cultuur van respect, inclusie en samenwerking, waardoor werknemers over de hele wereld succesvol kunnen zijn en kunnen groeien.
Expertise waarop u kunt vertrouwen
Het managementteam van Omni Logistics beschikt over tientallen jaren gecombineerde ervaring op het gebied van expeditie, technologie en supply chain management. Hun kennis en hands-on aanpak scheppen vertrouwen voor zowel onze teams als onze klanten.
Wereldwijde impact
Van het uitbreiden van diensten tot het verbeteren van duurzaamheid, ons leiderschap zet zich in om van Omni Logistics een kracht voor vooruitgang te maken in industrieën en gemeenschappen over de hele wereld.