- WiseTech Global appoints Zubin Appoo as chief executive and outlines a clear split between chair and CEO roles.
- The firm completes the e2open deal and says the combined scope lifts its addressable market with little product overlap.
WiseTech Global sets its direction under a new CEO
WiseTech Global builds cloud software for logistics execution and runs the CargoWise platform for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shippers in many countries. The company says it focuses on scalable products, strong automation, and long-term investment in research and development. The “About us” page describes a push to replace legacy, domestic systems with integrated, global tools that drive productivity across supply chains.
On 27 July 2025, the board names Zubin Appoo as permanent chief executive after an internal and external search, and sets a model where the CEO reports to the board and works with executive chair Richard White on vision and investment. Lead independent director Andrew Harrison says the board sought a leader who understands the company’s products, markets, and methods, and who can work with the chair while acting decisively as CEO. Appoo says he is “honoured to be appointed CEO” and wants to expand the vision to be the operating system for global trade and logistics.
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WiseTech Global widens scope with e2open and partner products
In August 2025, WiseTech closes the e2open acquisition and calls it a strategic move that adds a strong customer base and cloud network. Appoo says the deal is “a truly exciting opportunity to create real value,” and he notes a plan to link products and talent in phases and to support both customer sets without disruption. The release says the combined offer now reaches buyers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, and brand owners, and not only logistics service providers.
The firm also highlights businesses that support regional needs, including Forward in Latin America, which develops freight forwarding software that automates key processes and meets regulatory rules. The group history traces back to 1994, when founders Richard White and Maree Isaacs began writing code for Australian freight forwarders. These pages set the frame for a company that grows by product investment and acquisition and that serves customers in many countries.
Logistics software faces heavy demands from trade shocks, security risks, and the push for real-time visibility. Industry research points to rising investment in digital tools, AI, and control-tower dashboards, yet full end-to-end insight still depends on data sharing across many partners. Broader tech trend reports also flag a skills gap and a shift to platforms that use automation and machine learning at scale. These patterns set the context for WiseTech’s plans for automation, integration, and a larger product surface.
