Ryan Hammett is Director of Market Intelligence and Insights at C.H. Robinson, where he leads the company’s North America thought leadership team. In this role, Ryan transforms complex transportation challenges into clear, actionable insights for shippers and carriers. With $23 billion in freight under management and 37 million annual shipments on its platform, C.H. Robinson has a unique vantage point in the logistics industry—and Ryan ensures this perspective translates into meaningful guidance that helps customers navigate uncertainty, optimize supply chains, and plan for the future. He also oversees C.H. Robinson collaborations with research universities, advancing academic studies that deepen industry understanding and foster innovation across supply chain and transportation disciplines.
During his tenure at C.H. Robinson, Ryan has held a diverse set of roles that span technology implementation, business development, M&A integration (notably the Freightquote acquisition), project management, commercial strategy, and service as chief of staff to the Chief Commercial Officer. This breadth of experience has given him a comprehensive view of how global logistics operates, from strategic planning to execution, and allows him to connect data, technology, and commercial priorities into solutions that create value for both customers and carriers.