Derek J. Leathers is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Werner Enterprises. Derek has held the CEO seat since 2016, and was previously Vice President - Mexico Operations at Schneider.
Current company
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises is an American freight carrier and transportation and logistics company.
Truck TransportationHeadquartered in OmahaFounded 1956Nasdaq: WERN
Source: WikidataDerek J. Leathers joined Werner Enterprises in January 2006 and has been CEO since 2016. Before Werner Enterprises, Derek was Vice President - Mexico Operations at Schneider from January 1996 until January 1999.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), EconomicsSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstDerek J. Leathers leads a leadership team of 8 published executives. The most recent appointment is Nathan J. Meisgeier as President & Chief Legal Officer, in seat since January 2024.
Most senior 5 of 8
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Derek J. Leathers | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | May 2016 |
| Nathan J. Meisgeier | President & Chief Legal Officer | January 2024 |
| Christopher D. Wikoff | Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer | April 2023 |
| Eric J. Downing | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | January 2023 |
| Craig T. Callahan | Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer | February 2018 |
Sources: Werner Enterprises 2026 DEF 14A
Derek J. Leathers is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Werner Enterprises. Derek has held the CEO seat since 2016, and was previously Vice President - Mexico Operations at Schneider.
Derek J. Leathers has been CEO of Werner Enterprises since 2016, according to LinkedIn profile.
Derek J. Leathers was Vice President - Mexico Operations at Schneider from January 1996 until January 1999, according to LinkedIn profile.
Derek J. Leathers has been CEO of Werner Enterprises for 10 years, since 2016.
Nathan J. Meisgeier (President & Chief Legal Officer), Christopher D. Wikoff (Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer), Eric J. Downing (Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer), Craig T. Callahan (Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer), and 3 more. Source: Werner Enterprises 2026 DEF 14A.
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