RXO Leaders Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as “Pros to Know” for Fourth Consecutive Year

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RXO (NYSE: RXO) a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, announced today that Sandeep Pisipati, Matt Carlson and Alyssa Slaughter were named 2026 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This award recognizes influential professionals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantage. 2026 marks the fourth consecutive year RXO leaders have received this award; a recognition the company has earned each year since its inception in November 2022.

“Matt, Sandeep and Alyssa provide extraordinary leadership for our employees and innovative, personalized solutions for our customers and carriers every day,” said Drew Wilkerson, chairman and chief executive officer of RXO. “Their recognition is a testament to the integral roles they play in RXO’s commitment to exceptional service, as well as the expertise they bring to our industry.”

Sandeep Pisipati, president of RXO’s last mile business, was recognized in the Top Innovators category. Pisipati brings a deep passion for metrics-driven results to his role, where he oversees more than 11 million last mile deliveries annually and is responsible for optimizing RXO’s network of hubs in North America.

Matt Carlson is the vice president of product at RXO and was recognized in the Rising Stars category. In his role, Carlson is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of RXO’s technology roadmap for its flagship proprietary systems, RXO Connect^®, RXO Drive^® and Freight Optimizer. For more than a year, he has led one of the most significant technology integrations in the industry by unifying legacy platforms of RXO and Coyote Logistics.

Alyssa Slaughter serves as the senior director of operations at RXO and is responsible for the execution, strategic business growth and profitability of three brokerage branches in Charlotte, N.C., where the company is headquartered. She was recognized in the Leaders in Excellence category. Recently, Slaughter drove a nearly 10% increase in volume across her branches and directed a new "Manager-in-Training" program that resulted in a 100% promotion rate for participants.

"When it comes to overcoming supply chain disruption, this year's pack of supply chain leaders left no stone unturned," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “From AI implementation and warehouse automation to last-mile accuracy and returns management, they innovated, developed and executed on all cylinders, providing solutions, technologies and processes that move product from Point A to Point B in a way that almost seem seamless. And every year, I am honored to celebrate these supply chain professionals.”

To view the full list of 2026 Pros to Know winners, click here. For more information on RXO, visit www.rxo.com.

About RXO

RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.