ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Americold Realty Trust (NYSE:COLD) (the "Company"), the world’s largest
owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses, recently
appointed Jim Snyder as executive vice president and chief legal officer.
Snyder will lead Americold’s legal and risk management operations and
serve as corporate secretary and strategic advisor to the executive
leadership team. As chief legal officer, Snyder will work closely with
the board of trustees and management to bring leadership to the
company’s legal function.
“I am pleased to welcome Jim as our new chief legal officer,” said
President and CEO Fred Boehler. “Jim brings extensive legal and
governance experience to Americold that will be instrumental as we
continue to grow our warehouse network and execute on our strategic
initiatives as a public company.”
Snyder brings more than 20 years of executive-level legal experience to
Americold, having previously served in senior roles with Home Depot,
Family Dollar Stores and, most recently, Pet Retail Brands as chief
legal officer. Prior to his in-house career, Snyder was a partner with
King & Spalding. Snyder is a graduate of Wake Forest University and
received his law degree from George Washington University.
About Americold
Americold is the world’s largest owner of temperature-controlled
warehouses. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates 158
temperature-controlled warehouses, with approximately 1 billion cubic
feet of storage, in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
and Argentina. Americold’s facilities are an integral component of the
supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors and
retailers to consumers. Americold serves over 2,600 customers and
employs approximately 11,000 associates worldwide.
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Source: Americold Realty Trust