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Schneider National names Jim Filter CEO effective July 1, 2026; Rourke becomes Executive Chair
Schneider National, Inc.
- Mark Rourke transitions from President/CEO to Executive Chair; James Welch becomes Lead Independent Director.
- Jim Filter, currently EVP Group President of Transportation and Logistics, promoted to President and CEO effective July 1, 2026.
- Filter's new CEO compensation: $775,000 base salary, 125% cash incentive target ($969k), and $3.3M equity award for FY2026.
- Succession reflects planned multi-year process; Rourke will continue strategic counsel as Executive Chair.
- Filter expected to join the Board after assuming CEO role.