Shipwell Appoints Serial AI Entrepreneur Kathy Leake to Its Board of Directors

AUSTIN, TX – [February 4, 2026] – Shipwell, a leader in AI-integrated transportation management solutions, welcomes Kathy Leake to Shipwell’s Board of Directors as an Independent Board Member. Leake will shape strategic initiatives, AI and technology adoption, and long-term growth opportunities, bringing proven governance as Shipwell expands its platform.

A four-time AI founder, established board director, and technology innovator, Leake brings a blend of hands-on operating experience and strategic governance to Shipwell. She has built and scaled AI-driven companies from early concept to market success—leading ventures that generated more than $100 million in combined revenue, secured $60+ million in venture funding, and delivered up to 8x shareholder value. 

Leake’s leadership spans rapid growth, competitive markets, and complex M&A, consistently translating emerging technology into business impact and helping organizations scale with discipline and long-term vision. Her actions have led to recognition on Forbes "Top 11 Women Who Started Amazing Companies" and nomination by Venture Beat as one of the “Top Women in AI” for responsible AI, amongst several other industry-leading awards.

“Kathy’s fluency in artificial intelligence and her proven ability to leverage emerging technologies for sustainable growth make her an invaluable addition,” said Jason Traff, President and Co-founder of Shipwell. “Her strategic insight and entrepreneurial experience will help guide our expansion into new AI-powered products and platform capabilities that support the future of supply chain technology.”

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Leake brings nearly two decades of board experience across private equity-backed, venture-funded, and pre-IPO companies, guiding leadership teams through digital transformation, technology governance, and organizational scaling.

“One of the reasons I was drawn to Shipwell is that the company has been ‘AI-native’ from the very beginning, long before the term became mainstream,” said Leake. “That approach aligns with my belief that technology should empower businesses across industries. I look forward to supporting the team as they innovate, scale, and create meaningful value for customers and stakeholders.”

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About Shipwell

Shipwell gives shippers and their teams the tools to run smart, resilient supply chains. Our AI-integrated transportation management system (TMS) combines power and ease of use to lower costs, improve customer experience and keep businesses agile. Put your logistics operations in the fast lane with real-time visibility, seamless connectivity, and dynamic automation. See how our all-in-one platform keeps your supply chain moving at shipwell.com.