Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD) has announced the appointment of Robert S. Chambers as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Chambers, who has been with the company for 12 years, brings extensive leadership experience in warehouse and supply chain management, as well as financial and operational expertise. He has previously served in various key roles within the company, including President of the Americas, Executive Vice President, and Chief Commercial Officer.
Chambers' appointment follows the retirement of George Chappelle, who had a distinguished four-decade career with the company. Mark Patterson, Chairman of the Board, expressed confidence in Chambers' ability to lead the company, citing his strategic vision and industry knowledge as instrumental to Americold's success.
Chambers, in his statement, expressed his honor in taking on the CEO role and conveyed his excitement about the opportunities ahead, emphasizing the company's potential for long-term growth.
Chappelle, reflecting on his tenure, highlighted the period of growth, improved service levels, increased efficiencies, and expanded margins that Americold has experienced. He expressed confidence in the company's continued success under Chambers' leadership.
The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial outlook, as communicated on August 7, 2025, following the reporting of its second-quarter 2025 results. Americold remains focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
Looking ahead, the company is set to participate in several investment conferences, providing investors with the opportunity to meet with members of the executive leadership team, including Chambers and Jay Wells, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, operates over 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America, totaling approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet. The company plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers, and offering tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains.
For more information about Americold, visit www.americold.com. Today the company's shares have moved 3.48% to a price of $15.48. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
