Geodis Names Eric Gerbi as Global Freight Forwarding Chief

Geodis, a major international logistics services provider, has announced the appointment of Eric Gerbi as Executive Vice President of its Global Freight Forwarding division. Gerbi brings extensive experience from his tenure as Chief Financial Officer, where he spent over a decade building the company's contract logistics and supply chain infrastructure. The move marks a leadership transition within the forwarding division, as Gerbi succeeds Henri Le Gouis, who held the position for approximately 20 months before moving on to other opportunities.

This appointment reflects a broader trend in logistics leadership where companies are increasingly drawing from internal finance and operations talent pools to fill senior strategic roles. Gerbi's background in both financial management and operational development positions him to navigate the complexities of global freight forwarding during a period of evolving market dynamics, regulatory pressures, and technology integration demands. For supply chain professionals, this change underscores the importance of developing cross-functional executive talent within large logistics organizations.

The relative brevity of Gerbi's predecessor's tenure suggests potential strategic recalibration within Geodis's forwarding operations, warranting attention from shippers who rely on the division for their international freight services.