Armada Sunset Holdings accelerates growth strategy in welcoming O’Brien as President

Leading logistics and global supply chain solutions provider Armada Sunset Holdings (ASH) announced today that Chris O’Brien is joining the company in the newly created role of President as part of the company’s growth strategy.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris to the Armada Sunset Holdings family as a key addition to our team,” said John Burke, Executive Chairman, Armada Sunset Holdings. “He is joining us at a pivotal time and will be instrumental in advancing our efforts to grow our business. Chris will lead the development and execution of strategies and initiatives that will take our company to the next level while also helping our clients navigate an evolving and dynamic logistics landscape.”

ASH comprises Armada Supply Chain Solutions, a renowned food and restaurant industry supply chain solutions provider; Sunset Transportation, a leading third-party logistics provider; and ATEC Logistics, a customized global supply chain resource provider. ASH has approximately $5.7 billion in revenue, and leverages its three distinct business units, 15 locations, and 1,000 employees in 25 states and Mexico to work as an extension of their clients’ supply chain organizations by delivering innovative, data-driven solutions.

O’Brien previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at C.H. Robinson, a Fortune 250 supply chain services and technology company, where he was a key member of the senior leadership team for more than two decades. In this capacity, O’Brien held broad responsibilities spanning sales, customer management, marketing, PR and external communications. Moreover, O’Brien built a strong reputation in the industry for his ability to listen to customers and deliver innovative, integrated services in response to their needs. He also spearheaded several transformative go-to-market initiatives.

“I am proud to join the team at Armada Sunset Holdings and to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success,” O’Brien said. “Armada Sunset is a leader in supply chain management with an incredible team working day in and day out to deliver for our clients. I’m committed to leveraging my experience while working alongside our dedicated group to ensure that we continue to lead and exceed expectations in this dynamic industry.”

Burke said: “With his 30-plus years of expertise, Chris will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that will strengthen our already-strong foundation and propel us into the future. He is the ideal leader to amplify the great work being done, accelerate our progress and elevate us to this next level, all while staying true to our core values.”