OIA Global Names Brandon Ruggles Chief Operating Officer

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, 14 October 2025 – OIA Global is advancing the next phase of its growth strategy with the appointment of Brandon Ruggles as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new role, Ruggles will lead the company’s Freight Forwarding business segment and Global Business Services, driving greater alignment between commercial priorities and operational execution while still keeping customers at the center of OIA’s strategy.  He will remain a key member of OIA’s Executive Team and continue reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Barrie.

Brandon previously served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management, where he led three key business segments: packaging solutions, raw material management, and 4PL orchestration. In that role, he guided the evolution of these services to meet customers’ most complex challenges, helping global brands simplify their supply chains, strengthen resilience, and scale with greater speed and efficiency.

Jeff Barrie, Chief Executive Officer:

“Brandon is a leader who builds momentum. He unites people, challenges the status quo, and brings a spirit of innovation that keeps us moving forward. His impact has been extraordinary, and his leadership as COO will help position OIA for long-term growth.”

Brandon Ruggles, Chief Operating Officer:

“My focus is on ensuring we move forward as one. One OIA, aligned behind a clear strategy, shared priorities, and a unified vision. When we operate as one team with one mission, we deliver peace of mind for our customers.”

Ruggles is widely regarded for his collaborative, innovative, and people-first approach to leadership. As COO, he will focus on driving alignment across the business and ensuring that commercial priorities translate seamlessly into operational execution.

Brandon attended the University of Notre Dame, where he studied Finance, and is based in Chicago with his wife and two daughters.

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