RYDER SYSTEM INC (R)
Sector: Industrials
Sector: Industrials
RYDER SYSTEM INC - Executive Compensation
EVP and CFO
Executive Compensation
Cristina Gallo-Aquino serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ryder System, Inc., a leading logistics and transportation company, a role she assumed in April 2021. With over two decades of finance leadership experience, she oversees Ryder's global financial operations, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, risk management, and investor relations. Prior to joining Ryder, Gallo-Aquino spent 18 years at General Electric (GE), rising through key finance positions such as CFO of GE Capital Aviation Services, where she managed a $30 billion portfolio, and CFO of GE OnCloud, driving digital transformation initiatives. Her earlier career included roles at JP Morgan Chase in structured finance and risk management, honing her expertise in complex financial structures and strategic growth. At Ryder, Gallo-Aquino has been instrumental in advancing the company's financial health and strategic objectives, leading efforts to reduce net debt by over $1.5 billion, optimizing the capital structure, and supporting dedicated operations growth amid supply chain disruptions. Her leadership has emphasized disciplined capital allocation, enhanced shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, and investments in technology and sustainability to position Ryder for long-term success in the evolving logistics landscape. Recognized for her inclusive leadership, she has championed diversity and development programs, earning accolades such as being named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business list. Gallo-Aquino holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fordham University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. A advocate for women in finance, she actively mentors emerging leaders and serves on the board of trustees for the University of Miami, reflecting her commitment to education and community impact.