OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 19, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) today announced that Michelle A. Russell, 42, has been appointed the company's executive vice president, general counselsecretary effective Feb. 13, 2012. Russell recently served as general counsel at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. 

"We are very fortunateextremely pleased to welcome Michelle back to the YRC Worldwide team," said James Welch, chief executive officer - YRC Worldwide. "Michelle knows our business thoroughly, having risen through the ranks in her earlier career at YRC Worldwide. The combination of her deep legal expertise, knowledge of the companyinvaluable insight into the industry will bring immediatelasting value."

"I want to thank Jeff Bennettfor taking on the interim role as general counselfor his tireless dedication leading the legal riskcompliance team. We are very fortunate that Jeff will remain with YRC Worldwide in his new role as deputy general counsel," added Welch. 

Previously, Russell was senior vice presidentgeneral counsel at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Prior to holding that position, she served in a variety of rolesultimately became vice president - legalassistant general counsel at YRC Worldwide during her twelve-year tenure with the company. Russell earned a juris doctorate degree at the University of KansasSchool of Lawis a member of multiple professional affiliations. Russell also earned bachelor's degrees in Atmospheric ScienceAnthropology at the University of Kansas.  

"I am excited to be a part of James' leadership teammost importantly a member of YRC Worldwide once again," said Russell. "This is a great opportunity to bring a fresh perspective from my outside role as a general counsel. I am honored the boardJames have made me part of the team that will bring YRC Worldwide back to an industry leading position." 

"The YRC Worldwide boardI wanted to bring in a strong individual to lead the legal, riskcompliance team. We have found that leader in Michelleit's great to welcome her back," added Welch.

About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including , , , ,provides Chinajoint ventures. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North Americawith local, regional, nationalinternational capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipmentsflexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercialretail goods with confidence. Please visit for more information.

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