Radiant Logistics Appoints David Buss as Senior VP & COO

What Happened

• Radiant Logistics, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 3, 2026 announcing that it appointed David Buss (age 62) as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Buss brings over 30 years of transportation and logistics leadership, most recently serving as an independent private equity transportation logistics advisor (Aug 2025–Jul 2026) and previously as CEO, North America Cluster for DB Schenker (beginning Mar 2020), where he helped improve operating margin by more than 200% over five years.
• The company entered an employment agreement with Mr. Buss (filed as Exhibit 10.1) that sets his annual base salary, incentive arrangements, benefits, and severance protections.

Key Details

• Base salary: $250,000 per year, subject to annual review.
• Incentive pay: Eligible under the company’s general management compensation plans; awards at the discretion of the audit and executive oversight committee.
• Severance: six months of salary continuation if terminated due to death, disability, or by the Company other than for cause; twelve months if within nine months after a “Change of Control” he resigns for “Good Reason” or is terminated by the Company other than for cause. Definitions for “Change of Control” and “Good Reason” are included in the agreement.
• Annual Meeting: Radiant’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is set for Nov 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT; record date for voting is Sept 29, 2026. Deadlines for stockholder submissions: proposals by Sept 27, 2026; director nominations by Sept 17, 2026.

Why It Matters

• Operational leadership: Adding an experienced logistics executive with a track record of margin improvement signals a focus on strengthening operations and execution—important for investors watching profitability and scaling.
• Cost and governance implications: Mr. Buss’ compensation package is modest on base salary but includes incentives and severance protections that could matter in a change-of-control scenario. The employment agreement is publicly filed for review.
• Shareholder actions: The 8-K also reminds investors of the Annual Meeting date, record date, and deadlines for proposals and nominations—relevant for shareholders who want to vote or submit proposals.