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Advisory Partner

Michael Newcity

Non-Executive Director, Chief Innovation Officer & President

About Michael

Michael Newcity is a veteran C-suite executive with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation. As former CFO, CIO, and Chief Innovation Officer of ArcBest, a Fortune 1000 logistics and supply chain company, he led enterprise-wide transformation across finance, IT, and digital innovation.

At ArcBest, Michael redefined technology from a support function to a strategic growth engine. He built a venture-style innovation portfolio, established the company's first data science and AI function, and led development of Vaux, a patented material handling technology recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2023. His initiatives in e-commerce, business intelligence, and advanced analytics drove measurable improvements in operational performance and customer engagement.

Michael joins Evalueserve's Partner Advisory Council to bring deep expertise in logistics, supply chain, and technology transformation, helping clients navigate complex strategic decisions in these rapidly evolving sectors. His unique perspective as both a technology innovator and financial executive enables him to guide organizations in balancing innovation with sustainable growth.

Michael holds a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Arkansas, with additional executive education from Harvard, MIT, and London Business School.

Area of Expertise

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy

  • Technology-Driven Business Transformation

  • Digital Innovation & Advanced Analytics

  • Enterprise Finance & IT Leadership

  • AI & Data Science Applications

  • Venture-Style Innovation Management

Professional Experience

ArcBest
Chief Innovation Officer, ArcBest & President, ArcBest Technologies

2015 - 2024

Senior VP, CFO & CIO
2013 - 2014

VP, Chief Financial Officer
2010 - 2013

Director, Economic Analysis
2007 - 2010

ABF Freight
Director, Emerging Technologies

2004 - 2007

Manager, E-Commerce & Market Development
2000 - 2004

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  • Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems, University of Arkansas

Area of Expertise

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy

  • Technology-Driven Business Transformation

  • Digital Innovation & Advanced Analytics

  • Enterprise Finance & IT Leadership

  • AI & Data Science Applications

  • Venture-Style Innovation Management

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  • Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems, University of Arkansas

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Drive innovation and digital transformation in logistics, supply chain, and enterprise technology.