# Dan Wall

> Dan Wall, formally Daniel R. Wall, is president and CEO of Expeditors. He joined the company as a Seattle document messenger in March 1987, progressed through district and global leadership roles, and became CEO on April 1, 2025. A Seattle University Leadership Executive MBA graduate, he created Opportunity Knocks from his capstone project to offer paid internships and professional mentoring to young people.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Expeditors
- **Organizations:** Expeditors, Seattle University (alumnus)
- **Education:** Leadership Executive MBA, Seattle University, Albers School of Business and Economics, Executive Leadership Program, Seattle University, Albers School of Business and Economics
- **Known for:** Created Opportunity Knocks from his Seattle University capstone project., Received Seattle University’s 2019 Professional Achievement Award., Licensed U.S. Customs Broker and IATA/FIATA certified.

## Career timeline

- **1987-03** — Joined Expeditors in Seattle as a customs-document messenger.
- **1992-05** — Promoted to district manager; led Denver.
- **1995** — Denver received Quality Branch of the Year recognition during his leadership.
- **1996** — Became a Detroit project manager and managed the Central Process Center.
- **1997** — Named Seattle district manager.
- **1999** — Seattle won Quality Branch of the Year.
- **2000** — Seattle won Global Branch of the Year.
- **2002-03** — Became Global Director of Account Management.
- **2004-01** — Elected Vice President, ECMS (Order Management).
- **2004-09** — Became Senior Vice President of Ocean Services.
- **2008** — Seattle University Leadership Executive MBA graduating class; Opportunity Knocks formalized.
- **2015-06** — Appointed President, Global Products.
- **2019** — Received Seattle University’s Professional Achievement Award.
- **2023-01** — Became President, Global Services.
- **2024-01** — Became President, Global Geographies and Operations.
- **2025-04-01** — Became President and CEO and joined the board of directors.

## Achievements

- Created Opportunity Knocks from his Seattle University capstone project.
- Received Seattle University’s 2019 Professional Achievement Award.
- Licensed U.S. Customs Broker and IATA/FIATA certified.
- Helped launch Expeditors’ environmental program.
- Led district offices recognized with Quality Branch of the Year awards in Denver and Seattle.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — In the August 4 second-quarter release, Wall discussed operational execution and growth across products and regions. Expeditors reported $3.5 billion in revenue and $350 million in operating income for Q2 2026.
- **2026-03** — The 2025 annual report published his first annual CEO letter, describing strategic priorities for 2026 and beyond.
- **2025-11** — Appeared on The Leadership Playbook episode Unlimited Opportunity: Leading with Humility, Grit, and Care, released November 26.
- **2025-10** — Spoke at Seattle University on October 29 about his evolution from manager to leader.

## Links

- Website: https://www.expeditors.com/about-us/leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wall-83aa5596

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Last updated: 2026-10-21