RB Global, a global marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles and parent company of IAA, has appointed Steve Lewis as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 3.

The company said Lewis brings “a honed approach to driving business growth through operational excellence” and extensive senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain management.

“Steve has a proven track record of developing and deploying operating systems that support profitable growth and performance in a variety of industry verticals worldwide,” RB Global CEO Jim Kessler said. “His diverse experience, commitment to speed of delivery and ability to scale efficient operations will add significant value to our leadership team as we continue to focus on our partners and instill operating excellence across the organization.”

Lewis comes to RB Global after serving as senior vice president of commercial and division president for GXO Logistics, responsible for the operational processes, technological capabilities and safety standards at more than 120 distribution for verticals and products including industrial, manufacturing and automotive.

He previously held leadership positions with freight transportation services provider XPO Logistics, and Penn Power Group, a provider of fleet services for highway equipment, transport refrigeration and power generation. He is also a retired U.S. Navy officer.

“Quarter after quarter, RB Global has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to operational excellence to drive growth and create meaningful value for the business,” Lewis said. “Together with Jim and the rest of the leadership team, I look forward to taking an active role in delivering on that mission for all of RB Global’s customers, clients, partners and team members.”