Thomas Schmitt
Director/Board Member at FERGUSON PLC
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Thomas Schmitt currently works at Ferguson Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2019, Ferguson Group Holdings, as Director from 2019, and Xynteo Ltd., as Member-Leadership Board from 2018.
Mr. Schmitt also formerly worked at Forward Air Corp., as Executive Chairman, President & CEO from 2021 to 2024, Purolator, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2010 to 2012, AquaTerra Corp., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2013 to 2015, FedEx Global Supply Chain Services, as President & Chief Executive Officer in 2009, Greater Memphis Chamber, as Chairman in 2010, Univar Solutions, Inc., as Director in 2013, Ferguson Holdings Ltd., as Independent Non-Executive Director, Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc., as Director from 2014 to 2018, McKinsey & Co., Inc., as Senior Engagement Manager in 1998, Schenker AG, as Head-Contract Logistics from 2015 to 2018, zooplus SE, as Member-Supervisory Board from 2013 to 2016, Cyberport GmbH, as Member-Supervisory Board, DB Schenker GmbH, as Chief Commercial Officer from 2015 to 2018, and FedEx Services, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Solutions from 1999 to 2009.
Mr. Schmitt received his undergraduate degree in 1993 from Harvard University, undergraduate degree in 1989 from Middlesex University, and Masters Business Admin degree from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
0.33% | 2024-02-08 | 84,532 ( 0.33% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
FERGUSON PLC
0.00% | 2024-03-06 | 2,470 ( 0.00% ) | 539 522 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Thomas Schmitt active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FERGUSON PLC | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-10 |
Ferguson Group Holdings
 Ferguson Group Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Ferguson Plc, Ferguson Group Holdings is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in St. Helier, UK. Founded in 2019. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-28 |
Xynteo Ltd.
 Xynteo Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Henley AS, Xynteo Ltd. is a purpose-driven advisory firm that helps the world's largest organizations uncover people and planet-positive ways to grow. The private company is based in Reading, UK. The British company makes use of the power of 'with' to overcome problems that are too big, too complex, and too expensive to tackle alone. Founded in 2004, the company partners with organizations to find new growth models that accelerate their people and planet-positive impact. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
Former positions of Thomas Schmitt
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-02-05 |
DB Schenker GmbH
 DB Schenker GmbH Air Freight/CouriersTransportation DB Schenker GmbH is engaged in the management of transportation and logistics activities. The firm's product and services areas encompass rail freight, land transport, air freight, ocean freight, and contract and lead logistics. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-06-30 |
Schenker AG
 Schenker AG Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Schenker AG provides logistics services. It offers solutions in the areas of land transport, air and ocean freight, contract logistics, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Gottfried Schenker in July 1872 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-06-30 |
Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc.
 Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc. provides transportation solutions. Its solutions include regional parcel, less than truckload, final mile, full truckload, logistics, warehousing and distribution, cross-border services, pool distribution, and residential. The company was founded by Peter Overing in 1968 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-31 |
| ZOOPLUS SE | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-30 |
Training of Thomas Schmitt
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Middlesex University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Transportation |
| ZOOPLUS SE | Retail Trade |
| FERGUSON PLC | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Schenker AG
Schenker AG Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Schenker AG provides logistics services. It offers solutions in the areas of land transport, air and ocean freight, contract logistics, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Gottfried Schenker in July 1872 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. | Transportation |
Purolator, Inc.
 Purolator, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Purolator, Inc. provides courier services. The firm offers freight, same day and logistics services. The company was founded on December 5, 1960 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Transportation |
AquaTerra Corp.
 AquaTerra Corp. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables AquaTerra Corp. distributes and supplies bottled beverages. It delivers premium water, coffee and tea, refreshments, and break room supplies. The firm also offers water coolers, filtration, cooler cleaning and related accessories under the brand names Canadian Springs and Eau Labrador. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cyberport GmbH
 Cyberport GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Cyberport GmbH provides online retail services. It provides trading services for computer technology, consumer electronics and digital media, apple, notebook, PC, Smartphones and photography, TV and Audio, home and living products, and applications for electronic hardware. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dresden, Germany. | Retail Trade |
DB Schenker GmbH
DB Schenker GmbH Air Freight/CouriersTransportation DB Schenker GmbH is engaged in the management of transportation and logistics activities. The firm's product and services areas encompass rail freight, land transport, air freight, ocean freight, and contract and lead logistics. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Transportation |
Greater Memphis Chamber
 Greater Memphis Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Memphis Chamber is a Chamber of Commerce based in Memphis, TN. | Commercial Services |
Univar Solutions, Inc.
 Univar Solutions, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Univar Solutions, Inc. is a chemical and ingredients distributor and provider of specialty services. It operates through the following segments: USA, Canada, Europe and the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The company was founded by George van Waters and Nat Rogers on August 8, 1924, and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Distribution Services |
| FedEx Global Supply Chain Services | |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
 Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ferguson Holdings Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in distribution and sale of plumbing and heating products. The firm also supplies building and waterworks materials. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company was founded by Frederick York Wolseley in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc.
Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Dicom Transportation Group Canada, Inc. provides transportation solutions. Its solutions include regional parcel, less than truckload, final mile, full truckload, logistics, warehousing and distribution, cross-border services, pool distribution, and residential. The company was founded by Peter Overing in 1968 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Transportation |
Xynteo Ltd.
Xynteo Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Henley AS, Xynteo Ltd. is a purpose-driven advisory firm that helps the world's largest organizations uncover people and planet-positive ways to grow. The private company is based in Reading, UK. The British company makes use of the power of 'with' to overcome problems that are too big, too complex, and too expensive to tackle alone. Founded in 2004, the company partners with organizations to find new growth models that accelerate their people and planet-positive impact. | Commercial Services |
FedEx Services, Inc.
 FedEx Services, Inc. TruckingTransportation FedEx Services, Inc. provides trucking services. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The CEOs of the company are Brie A. Carere, Robert B. Carter. | Transportation |
Ferguson Group Holdings
Ferguson Group Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Ferguson Plc, Ferguson Group Holdings is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in St. Helier, UK. Founded in 2019. | Finance |
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