Louis DeJoy
Louis DeJoy
For more than 30 years, Louis served as chairman and CEO of New Breed Logistics, Inc. (1983-2014), a leading U.S. provider of highly engineered, technology-driven, contract logistics solutions. Through his entrepreneurial approach, investment in physical and information technology infrastructure, and ability to attract and retain intellectual resources, Louis evolved the company from a small trucking firm to a nationally recognized leader in the logistics and supply chain industry.
By 2014, New Breed grew to more than 8,000 employees, ranked the ninth largest privately held company in North Carolina, ranked a top ten logistics company in the U.S., and received numerous awards from domestic and global organizations for performance excellence, quality, and sustainability. The company achieved consistent and exponential growth over the last two decades of Louis’ tenure.
In 2014, Louis merged New Breed Logistics with XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO). He then served as chief executive officer of XPO Logistics’ supply chain business in the Americas. In December 2015, Louis retired as CEO and was appointed to a strategic role on XPO Logistics’ board of directors. In May 2018, Louis retired from the XPO Logistics’ board of directors.
Louis is a member of the Board of Trustees for Elon University, where he serves as chair of the Business and Finance Committee and is a member of the Investment Committee. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the PGA Wyndham Championship, The Fund for American Studies in Washington, DC, and the Piedmont Triad Partnership.
On March 1, 2017, Louis was honored with the Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership, which is bestowed upon individuals who possess integrity, innovation and creativity, a passion for lifelong learning, and a commitment to building a dynamic community.
Louis DeJoy was inducted into Junior Achievement of the Triad’s Business Leaders Hall of Fame on January 23, 2018. Hall of Fame inductees are visionary businessmen and women who are recognized and honored for shaping the Piedmont Triad North Carolina economic landscape.
Louis received his Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting from Stetson University, and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant in Florida. He resides in Greensboro, NC with his wife, Dr. Aldona Wos, and their children.