BNSF Logistics, LLC, a leading multi-modal third-party logistics provider, has announced the appointment of David Ivan as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “I’m excited to step into this new role at BNSF Logistics and to continue to work alongside such an exceptional team, focused on positioning us for long-term growth,”Mr Ivan said. “I’m committed to investing in our people, technology and process excellence to create meaningful value for our customers and partners and am determined to keep that drive at the heart of everything we do.”
Mr Ivan brings more than 25 years of experience leading complex operations across manufacturing, logistics and global supply chain environments. Recognised for a practical leadership approach and strong focus on performance data, he has delivered improvements in profitability, working capital, safety and customer outcomes through lean transformation, strategic planning and organisational development.
Before taking on the CEO role, Mr Ivan held senior operations leadership positions across global organisations, including serving as Chief Operating Officer at both BNSF Logistics and Vestas, where he led major transformation programmes across multi-billion-dollar businesses. His experience includes scaling operations during rapid expansion, integrating acquisitions, reducing cost structures and driving global alignment through clear performance measures and strategic priorities. Mr Ivan holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology.
BNSF Logistics is a subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. The business provides multi-modal third-party logistics services supporting global freight movement, offering extensive resources, broad service coverage and strong financial backing. BNSF Logistics operates more than 40 offices across North America and works with over 120 FCPA-certified Global Service Providers (GSPs) supporting import and export movements for general cargo and project shipments worldwide.
