UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 2, 2021, Robert R. Wright, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Board that upon completion of his current term as Director, he does not intend to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Wright’s decision to not stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Board.
In connection with Mr. Wright’s decision to not stand for re-election, the Board has appointed Robert P. Carlile as Chair-Elect of the Board. Mr. Carlile has been a Director since May 2019 and currently serves as the Audit Committee Chair.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. |
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August 5, 2021 |
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/s/ JEFFREY F. DICKERMAN |
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Jeffrey F. Dickerman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel |