Michael Schimpf

Experienced global CFO with over 25 years of success in finance leadership across logistics and supply chain sectors. Skilled in partnering with private equity partners, M&A integrations, and strategic development.

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Experienced Regional CFO and Head of Internal Audit with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Strong professional skilled in Turnaround Management, ERP Implementations, Outsourcing, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Operations Controlling, and Management.

Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer at Bridgeway
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    CFO of Bridgeway, overseeing the Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Safety functions. Bridgeway is one of North America’s largest specialty freight transportation providers, recognized by Transport Topics as a Top 15 Specialized Carrier and a Top 50 For-Hire Carrier. We operate over 1,500 trucks in an asset-light model, supported by a strong network of legacy brands and independent agents.

  • Vice President Finance & CFO at HomeSafe Alliance
    Apr 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Serving as CFO for a $2B+ PE-backed logistics tech platform supporting the U.S. government. Leading all aspects of financial strategy, controls, and commercial finance in a high-growth, tech environment.

  • VP, Finance and CFO at FedEx Supply Chain
    Nov 2018 - Mar 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Chief Financial Officer for one of the leading global Supply Chain Logistics companies with more than 15,000 employees, over 35 million sq. ft. of operational space, 475 million returns processed annually, and over 500,000 direct consumer shipments daily.

  • CEVA Logistics (Greater Houston)
    • Global Head of Internal Audit - SVP
      Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Head of Internal Audit for the CEVA Group, implemented the internal control framework for a successful IPO.

    • Senior Vice President Finance for North America
      Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Drove financial strategy in a PE-backed, asset-heavy environment with 10,000+ employees. Responsible for the Accounting, Controlling, Finance, and Purchasing matters for the region, based in Houston, USA.

  • CEO at The Classic Vintage LLC
    Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos