Tompkins Int. Names McKnight CEO

Tompkins International has named Denny McKnight CEO.

After 45 years of holding the position, former CEO and founder Jim Tompkins has decided to shift his focus and continue to actively support the firm by remaining in the role of chairman.

Tompkins said: “After much prayer, reflection and partnership with the board, I have decided now is the time to step down…and I am pleased that Denny McKnight has accepted the position and wish him much success in his new role.”

Tompkins will remain an active part of the business he grew from a small consulting firm with a couple of industrial engineers to a multi-million dollar firm offering solutions in supply chain, material handling integration implementation, fulfillment services, digital technology and robotic systems.

McKnight said: “I have learned so much from Jim in the 29 years…and I look forward to my new role and continuing to grow the Tompkins brand.”

Tompkins International has named Denny McKnight CEO.

McKnight has served as president of Tompkins International since 2013 and CEO of Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins International, since 2018. Prior to that, he was one of the first partners of the supply chain consulting practice for Tompkins International.