Schneider names new CFO

Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023:

Schneider National (CCJ Top 250, No. 6) announced Darrell Campbell will join the company on Sept. 30 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Darrell CampbellHe will be responsible for the company’s financial strategies, planning and reporting, as well as all finance operations and investor relations. Campbell will succeed Steve Bruffett, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Bruffett will remain with the company until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

“Darrell is an excellent addition to the company and the executive team,” Schneider President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Rourke said. “He brings a rich set of senior-level finance experiences spanning public accounting as well as the public and private company sectors. I also want to express my appreciation for Steve’s contributions in helping steer the organization through our early years as a public company and for his commitment to stay on in support of a seamless transition. I wish him all the best in retirement.”

Prior to joining Schneider, Campbell served as Group Vice President for JM Family Enterprises where he oversaw enterprise strategy, strategic planning, treasury and tax activities for this private enterprise with $18 billion in revenues.

Before working at JM Family Enterprises, Campbell served as CFO of Carnival Cruise Line of the Carnival Corporation & PLC, leading all finance functions, as well as sourcing, supply chain and risk management. Campbell also served as Corporate Treasurer of Carnival Corporation, managing global treasury and tax functions

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