BRAD JACOBS

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QXO, Inc.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2024-04-30 Brad Jacobs, chairman. Mr. Jacobs founded and led five public companies prior to QXO: United Waste Systems, Inc., United Rentals, Inc., XPO, Inc., and XPO’s spin-offs, GXO Logistics, Inc. and RXO, Inc. He serves as executive chairman of XPO and as non-executive chairman of GXO and RXO. Mr. Jacobs is the managing partner of JPE and Jacobs Private Equity, LLC.
2024-11-05 Mr. Jacobs has served as chairman of our Board of Directors since June 6, 2024. He has been the executive chairman of the board of directors of XPO, Inc. since November 1, 2022, and was previously chairman and chief executive officer from September 2, 2011 to November 1, 2022. Mr. Jacobs has served as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. since August 2, 2021, and RXO, Inc. since November 1, 2022. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jacobs Private Equity, LLC and Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc., which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989.
2025-04-02 Mr. Jacobs has served as chairman of our Board of Directors since June 6, 2024. He has been the executive chairman of the board of directors of XPO, Inc. since November 1, 2022, and was previously chairman and chief executive officer from September 2, 2011, to November 1, 2022. Mr. Jacobs has served as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. since August 2, 2021. He has served as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of RXO, Inc. since November 2022, and will not be standing for re-election in 2025. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jacobs Private Equity, LLC and Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc., which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989. Mr. Jacobs served as chairman and chief executive officer of United Rentals for that company’s first six years and as its executive chairman for an additional four years. He served eight years as chairman and chief executive officer of United Waste Systems.

TELOS CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2024-04-09 Brad Jacobs Age | 66 Adjunct Professor at Rollins College in Florida and Consultant since January 2015. Mr. Jacobs was elected to the Board on January 19, 2022. Mr. Jacobs is a consultant for various law firms regarding U.S. Department of Defense and agency bid protests. From November 2000 until September 2014, Mr. Jacobs served in various finance roles at BAE Systems, Inc., which has 43,700 employees worldwide and generated $12 billion in sales in 2013. At BAE Systems, Inc., he held the following positions: Senior Vice President, Finance (March 2009 to September 2014); Vice President, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (September 2007 to February 2009); and Vice President, Finance, Electronics & Integrated Solutions Operating Group (November 2000 to August 2007). From March 1992 until November 2000, Mr. Jacobs worked in various management roles at Lockheed Martin Company. Mr. Jacobs also serves on the Board of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Jewish Federation for Greater Orlando. Mr. Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance (with honors in Economics) from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Purdue University. Mr. Jacobs’s education, his extensive experience with major defense contractors, and his focus on financial matters within those companies, make him a valuable member of the Board of Directors. Audit Committee The Audit Committee was established to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for (1) the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, (2) the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence, and (4) the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee currently consists of directors Jacobs (chairman), Carroll, and Schaufeld, each of whom is an independent director. In 2023, the Audit Committee met five times. Management Development and Compensation Committee The Management Development and Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) was established for the purpose of reviewing, determining and approving, or recommending to the Board for approval, all forms of compensation to be provided to the Company’s executive officers and directors and any stock compensation to be provided to all employees, directors or consultants. The Compensation Committee currently consists of directors Schaufeld (chairman), Borland, Carroll, Dockery, and Jacobs, each of whom is an independent director. Mr. Jacobs was appointed to the committee on March 25, 2024. In 2023, the Compensation Committee met five times. Director Compensation for 2023 Brad Jacobs Cash Compensation $20,000 Stock Award $100,000 Option Awards $108,000 Total $228,000
2025-03-28 Mr. Jacobs is a consultant for various law firms regarding U.S. Department of Defense and agency bid protests.

XPO, Inc.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2021-04-13 Mr. Jacobs has served as our chief executive officer and chairman of our Board of Directors since September 2, 2011. Mr. Jacobs is also the managing member of JPE, which is our largest stockholder. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989. Mr. Jacobs served as chairman and chief executive officer of United Rentals for that company's first six years, and as its executive chairman for an additional four years. He served eight years as chairman and chief executive officer of United Waste Systems.
2022-04-18 Mr. Jacobs has served as our chief executive officer and chairman of our Board of Directors since September 2, 2011. Mr. Jacobs is also the managing member of JPE, which is one of our largest stockholders. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989. Mr. Jacobs served as chairman and chief executive officer of United Rentals for that company’s first six years, and as its executive chairman for an additional four years. He served eight years as chairman and chief executive officer of United Waste Systems. Mr. Jacobs has served as the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) since August 2, 2021.
2023-04-20 Mr. Jacobs has served as executive chairman of our Board of Directors since November 1, 2022 and previously held the titles of chairman and chief executive officer from September 2, 2011 to October 31, 2022. Mr. Jacobs has served as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. and RXO, Inc. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jacobs Private Equity, LLC. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc., which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989.
2024-04-02 Mr. Jacobs has served as executive chairman of our Board of Directors since November 1, 2022 and previously held the titles of chairman and chief executive officer from September 2, 2011 to October 31, 2022. Mr. Jacobs has served as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of GXO Logistics, Inc. and RXO, Inc. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jacobs Private Equity, LLC and Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc., which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989.
2025-04-02 Mr. Jacobs has served as executive chairman of XPO’s Board since November 1, 2022, and was previously chairman and chief executive officer from September 2, 2011 to October 31, 2022. He has served as chairman and chief executive officer of QXO, Inc. since June 6, 2024, and as non-executive chairman of GXO Logistics, Inc. since August 2, 2021. Mr. Jacobs has served as non-executive chairman of RXO, Inc. since November 1, 2022 and is not standing for re-election in 2025. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jacobs Private Equity, LLC and Jacobs Private Equity II, LLC. Prior to XPO, Mr. Jacobs led two public companies: United Rentals, Inc., which he founded in 1997, and United Waste Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1989.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-26