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This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Shipping space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Kim Dixon
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of FedEx
As executive vice president and chief operating officer of FedEx Office and Print Services, Inc., an operating company of FedEx Corp., Kim Dixon leads a domestic network encompassing 2,000 retail stores, 600 same-day couriers and 18 commercial print production facilities serving nearly 200,000 customers a day. She’s spent her 25-year career creating personalized retail experiences building customer loyalty. At FedEx Office, Kim directs retail strategy, merchandising, operations planning, transportation operations, real estate, field operations and product management. Kim’s leadership is evident from a consumer, small business and large enterprise perspective, as FedEx Office drives innovation; helping start-ups grow into thriving businesses. With expert print capabilities and customized packing and shipping, FedEx Office also enables large companies to move quickly and manage their image consistently across geographically dispersed locations. Under Kim’s leadership, FedEx Office has seen growth of FedEx OnCampus, opening locations across the country, each tailored to the printing, packing and shipping needs of hotels; convention centers; universities and corporate campuses. The eCommerce boost creates a growing demand for parcel handling services and FedEx Office is well-positioned to provide this convenience value to customers. Before joining FedEx in 2010, Kim spent 14 years at Sprint Nextel, where she rose through the ranks in retail operations, sales and marketing. As a senior vice president of consumer sales and distribution, Kim was responsible for the development and execution of the company’s consumer channel strategy and operations. Kim currently serves on the board of directors for James Avery Jewelry and Telephone and Data Services, Inc. (TDS). She also served on several non-profit boards in her community. Additionally, Texas Diversity Magazine named Kim to their 2018 Dallas Power 50 Award. In 2013, the Dallas Business Journal recognized Kim as one of the top women in business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she lives with her husband and two children.
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About FedEx: FedEx provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services.
George Rovis
COO of Seafair
George Rovis is the COO at Seafair.
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About Seafair: Seafair connects leading shipping companies with qualified seafarers across the world.
John Longley
Chief Operating Officer of Odyssey Marine Exploration
John D. Longley was appointed Chief Operating Officer in October 2014. Previously, Mr. Longley served as Senior Vice President since 2012 and Director of Business Operations since 2005 when he joined the company. With over 25 years of marketing and business strategy experience, he has been integral in growing the company’s business opportunities including its attractions, the monetization of valuable shipwreck finds and exploring new deep-ocean opportunities that utilize Odyssey’s core competencies. Mr. Longley has an instrumental role in executing major marketing programs and projects at Odyssey. Following the Gairsoppa silver recovery operations that took place in 2012 and 2013, Mr. Longley led the program to monetize the 110 tons of shipwreck silver bullion, which constituted the world’s largest precious metals recovery from a shipwreck in history. Odyssey’s first major shipwreck discovery was in 2003 when the company located the greatest treasure of the Civil War-era and recovered over 51,000 gold and silver coins along with 14,000 artifacts. Mr. Longley has orchestrated the development of Odyssey’s global distribution network for shipwreck coins and collectibles, which reaches millions of shipwreck collectible buyers. Mr. Longley directs Odyssey’s traveling exhibit SHIPWRECK! which has been on a tour through 13 North American cities since 2005 and continues today. Over two million guests have seen the exhibit, which features over 500 shipwreck artifacts, interactive games and graphic panel displays. Prior to joining Odyssey, Mr. Longley served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Public Imagery from 2003 to 2005 and Director of Retail Marketing for Office Depot North American stores from 1998 to 2003. Mr. Longley graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communications with a specialty in Advertising from Florida State University in 1989.
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About Odyssey Marine Exploration: Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is an American company engaged in the salvage of deep-water shipwrecks.
Domenica Karbid
COO of Kourtly
Domenica is passionate about preserving communities through small business development and promoting entrepreneurs. Her mission is to support businesses that are positioned to help communities thrive. As a founder of Loriet and Kourtly, Domenica has had the pleasure to work with inspiring community organizers and industry advocates. She has experienced firsthand how a diverse and authentic economy can empower and inspire people. Domenica is also extremely passionate about how technology can be used to lift people up and connect instead of being used as a tool for alienation. Domenica attended the College of William & Mary where she received her B.A. in International Relations and Economics. After William & Mary, Domenica returned to New York City where she received her M.A. in Corporate Communication.Domenica also served on the advisory board for Baruch College where she taught as an adjunct professor, was featured in Forbes.com, and is a proud supporter of organizations such as Tennis Against Breast Cancer, Women in Communications and PowerPlay NYC. Now living with her family in Sarasota, FL, Domenica is enriched by her two young daughters and she greatly enjoys traveling and sports.
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About Kourtly, Loriet Sports: Kourtly transforms specialty stores through the power of numbers. OmniCommerce, Multi-seller digital platform, Saas, Mobile App.
Inna Kuznetsova
COO of INTTRA of Nimble Aircraft
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About : We solve the industry problems when plane and helicopters can’t. Nimble Aircraft is manufacturer and service provider of commercial drones.
Jennifer Colvin
Co-Founder and COO of Crux Systems
Jennifer is the co-founder and COO at Crux Systems, where she oversees product strategy, marketing, and customer success. Previously, she was the head of marketing at Mojave Networks, a mobile security startup that was acquired by Sophos. Prior to Mojave Networks, Jennifer managed a global communications team at PayPal, where she published one of the most popular blogs on the PayPal developer network. She has more than 15 years of experience with product and marketing strategy, social media and content development.
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About Crux Systems: Crux Systems delivers real-time container visibility data and analytics to make the supply chain more efficient and secure.
Jose R Nava
COO of Yolopido
COO at Yolopido
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About Yolopido: Restaurant Food + delivery inter-mediation platform.
Dave Eckley
COO of TradeGlobal
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About TradeGlobal: Global eCommerce solutions: Frontend Integration, Omnichannel-Fulfillment and -IT-solutions, Digital Marketing, global shipping software
Gary Wlassak
EVP of Operations & COO of EZER Inc.
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About EZER Inc.: EZER Delivery is a same-day freight matching marketplace that automates local delivery.
Murat Karakaya
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of CargoSteps
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of CargoSteps.
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About CargoSteps: CargoSteps is a platform for automated backloads in B2B logistics built on a cross company real-time track & trace solution.
Eric Huang
Co-Founder & COO of Ash & Erie
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About Ash & Erie: Ash & Erie is an apparel company that designs, manufactures, and sells everyday clothes for shorter guys.
Eric Lisciandrello
Chief Operating Officer of DLCartel
Eric Lisciandrello is the COO at DL Cartel.
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About DLCartel: DLCartel is a carrier platform that provides rate visibility that’s essential to move loads efficiently as well as equitably.
Keith T. Knight
COO of Knight Transportation
Mr. Keith T. Knight is Chief Operating Officer of Knight Transportation, Inc., since May 2006. Prior to his appointment as COO, Mr. Knight served as the company Executive Vice President from 1993 until May 2006, and has been one of the company officers since 1990. He served as a member of the company Board of Directors from 1990 to 2004. From 1977 until 1990, Mr. Knight was employed by Swift, where he was a Vice President and Manager of Swift’s Los Angeles terminal.
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About Knight Transportation: Knight Transportation is a provider of multiple truckload transportation services
Don Burke
COO of Transflo
Don Burke is the COO at Transflo.
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About Transflo: Transflo develops software applications and services that deliver mobility, acceleration, and intelligent business processes.