C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Houghton as its Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury. Houghton will lead the strategy and execution of the company's investor relations and treasury programs and will act as a key contact for financial stakeholders. He will report to Chief Financial Officer Andrew Clarke. Houghton succeeds Tim Gagnon, who has been promoted to Vice President, NAST (North American Surface Transportation) Business Analytics.