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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · GXO Logistics (GXO)

GXO Logistics names Michael Jacobs president of Americas and Asia Pacific, reorganizes Europe

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

GXO announced a leadership reshuffle that appoints Michael Jacobs, formerly of Ferguson Enterprises, as President of the Americas and Asia Pacific effective November 3, 2025, and creates a Chief Operating Officer role reporting to the CEO. Richard Cawston, Chief Revenue Officer and President of Europe, will depart in March 2026, and the company will report on the impact of the streamlined structure as the changes take effect.

Key points

  • Michael Jacobs joins as President, Americas & Asia Pacific, effective November 3, 2025, succeeding Jorge Guanter.
  • Richard Cawston agreed to depart as Chief Revenue Officer & President of Europe in March 2026; he will remain until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed.
  • UK & Ireland and Continental Europe regions, led by Gavin Williams and Paul Mohan, now report directly to the CEO.
  • Cawston's separation is subject to a settlement agreement with a general release, with two $500,000 payments tied to the second and third anniversaries of his termination date.

The filing

CompanyGXO Logistics (GXO)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 29, 2025, 4:16 PM ET
Accession number0001852244-25-000101

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:58 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on October 29, 2025.

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