Savage Appoints Jeff Roberts as 4th CEO in 80-Year History
Portfolio - People | Jan 02, 2025 | EIN
Jeff Roberts has been appointed as the CEO of Savage, an international supply chain company, marking the fourth change in leadership in its nearly 80-year history. Roberts, who previously served as company president and CFO, stepped into his new role on January 1, 2025, succeeding Kirk Aubry. Savage's succession plan was initially announced in June 2024, transitioning Roberts from COO to president. He brings extensive experience to the role, having led the company's finance and M&A activities. Before joining Savage in 2016, Roberts was the CFO at Maxum Enterprises and held various financial roles at Pilot Flying J. He holds degrees in accounting from Utah State University and Weber State University. Savage, established in 1946, operates globally with more than 4,000 employees across 200 locations, focusing on supply chain solutions in sectors essential for sustaining the planet.
Sectors
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
Geography
- United States – Savage is headquartered in Salt Lake City and maintains extensive operations across the U.S.
- Canada – As a part of its global infrastructure, Savage operates in Canada.
- Mexico – Savage has an operational presence in Mexico, contributing to its international supply chain services.
- Saudi Arabia – Savage's global reach includes operations in Saudi Arabia.
Industry
- Supply Chain Management – Savage operates as a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and solutions, making this industry highly relevant to their operations.
- Logistics – With its services involving the safe and sustainable movement of essentials, Savage's business is closely aligned with the logistics sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Roberts | CEO | Person | Recently appointed CEO of Savage, with previous roles as President and CFO. |
| Savage | Target Company | Company | A global supply chain solutions provider established in 1946. |
| Kirk Aubry | Former CEO | Person | Roberts' predecessor who retired as CEO of Savage. |
| Don Stebbins | Chairman of the Board | Person | Chairman of Savage's Board of Directors. |
| Maxum Enterprises | Former Employer | Company | An integrated supply company where Roberts was previously CFO. |
| Pilot Flying J | Past Employer | Company | A company where Roberts held numerous financial roles. |