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Three XPO Leaders Are 2025 "Pros to Know”
March 17,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that three of its leaders have been named 2025 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine (SDCE). This is the fifth consecutive year that XPO employees have been recognized by SDCE for their outstanding work in the freight transportation industry.
This year’s recipients from XPO are:
- Maura Holcomb (Rising Star), vice president, enterprise sales, who leads the relationship with some of XPO’s largest customers and plays a vital role sourcing new business and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Rob Harding (Top Transportation Innovator), senior director, quality, who has spearheaded significant operational initiatives that have helped XPO deliver record service quality for customers.
- Shawn Besharse (Leaders in Excellence), vice president, Gulf Region, who partners with frontline employees to drive continuous improvement and ensure that his team delivers the exceptional service that XPO’s customers expect.
Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “We are proud of Maura, Rob and Shawn’s recognition and are thankful for their continued dedication to XPO. Their leadership in delivering world-class service for our customers and exceptional support for colleagues helps to set XPO apart.”