David Ivan named president, CEO of BNSF Logistics

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNSF Logistics, LLC, a leading multi-modal third-party logistics service provider, today announced David Ivan has been named 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,” 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.”

Ivan’s career spans more than 25 years of experience in leading complex, multi-site operations across manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chains. Known for his hands-on leadership style and data-driven approach, Ivan has built a career delivering significant improvements in operating profit, working capital, safety, and customer performance through lean transformation, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Prior to his appointment as chief executive officer, Ivan served in senior operational leadership roles across a range of global organizations, including chief operating officer positions at BNSF Logistics and Vestas, where he led large-scale transformations of multi-billion-dollar businesses. His knowledge includes scaling operations during periods of rapid growth, integrating acquisitions, restructuring cost bases, and aligning global teams around clear performance metrics and strategic priorities.

Ivan holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology.

About BNSF Logistics

BNSF Logistics is a subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. BNSF Logistics is a multi-modal, third-party logistics services provider specializing in movement of freight around the globe, featuring uncommon service scope, resources and financial depth. The company operates more than 40 offices throughout North America, with more than 120 FCPA-certified Global Service Providers (GSPs) for import and export of general and project cargoes throughout the world.