Forward Air names Shawn Stewart CEO effective April 28; Hance returns to legal role

FORWARD AIR CORP

Shawn Stewart appointed CEO and director effective April 28, 2024; Michael Hance returns to Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
Stewart previously served as President and Managing Director, North America at CEVA Logistics, overseeing $5B+ turnover and 15,000+ employees.
Compensation includes $900K base salary, target bonus 100% of base (max 200%), $400K signing bonus, 50,955 restricted shares, 76,433 performance units.
Q1 2024 earnings to be released after market close on May 8, 2024, with conference call on May 9, 2024.

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Appointed

Shawn Stewart

Chief Executive Officer

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2024-04-28
Filed: April 26, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

appointed Shawn Stewart as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, effective April 28, 2024

Role change

Michael L. Hance

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2024-04-28
Successor: Shawn Stewart
Filed: April 26, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Stewart will succeed Michael L. Hance in his position as Interim Chief Executive Officer as of the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date, Mr. Hance will continue as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Shawn Stewart was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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appointed Shawn Stewart as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, effective April 28, 2024

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael L. Hance changed role as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: will continue as
Role: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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Mr. Stewart will succeed Michael L. Hance in his position as Interim Chief Executive Officer as of the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date, Mr. Hance will continue as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

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