---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-392952"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EXPD"
cik: "0000746515"
company_name: "EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-16T19:00:55+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-16T19:02:11.857133+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Expeditors announces Blake Bell to become SVP Professional Services effective Oct 1, 2026

## Summary
- Blake Bell transitions from President, Global Business Development to SVP Professional Services on October 1, 2026.
- Company expects dedicated leadership to strengthen professional services and accelerate growth objectives.
- No other officer changes or compensation details disclosed in the filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-392952
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EXPD
- cik: 0000746515
- company_name: EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-16T19:00:55+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/746515/000119312526392952/0001193125-26-392952-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/746515/000119312526392952/expd-20250916.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-392952.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Blake Bell changed role as Senior Vice President, Professional Services at EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC.
  - Action: transitioned
  - Role: Senior Vice President, Professional Services
  source text: Effective October 1, 2026, Mr. Blake Bell will transition from his role as President, Global Business Development of the Company to the position of Senior Vice President, Professional Services.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/746515/000119312526392952/0001193125-26-392952-index.htm

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